Principal Software Engineer - TiDB SQL Data & Service

at  PingCAP

Join us as we scale our business in NA/EMEA by building on our tremendous success around the world. The massive database market is going to double over the next few years (the IDC estimates it to be $119B+ by 2025) and PingCAP is a global player positioned as a major disruptor with TiDB Database and Database as a Service offering. TiDB is an open-source, cloud-native, distributed SQL database for elastic scale and real-time analytics. Large and high-growth organizations in markets as varied as financial services, logistics, gaming, e-commerce and software as a service have successfully deployed and expanded their TiDB footprint on mission-critical applications. Our strong open-source community roots (32,000 stars on GitHub), innovative products and inclusive culture draw passionate and dedicated people to our company. Learn more about PingCAP careers and join our team to be at the forefront of innovation and growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or possesses equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience in writing production code using languages such as Go, C++, Rust, Java, etc.
• Substantial R&D experience in database kernel or distributed systems.
• Additional merit for R&D experience with major cloud RDBMS on platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Demonstrated proficiency in both written and verbal communication, with a collaborative mindset.
• Bonus points for experience in data processing, including DDL, meta, DM, and import/export data operations.
• Bonus qualifications include experience with the architecture design of RDBMS kernels and exposure to AI4DB or DB4AI.
  The annual anticipated base salary range for U.S. candidates for this role is USD 180K to $260K. The actual individual base pay will depend on various factors such as the complexity and responsibility of the role, work locations, job levels, and relevant experience and skills. This role is also eligible to participate in PingCAP’s Bonus and Equity Plan, as well as our Sales Compensation Plan if it is a sales role. In order to comply with local legislation and provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base salary ranges on all US job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Please note that actual salaries may vary and fall outside of this range depending on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, geographic location, skills, experience, and competencies. Other benefits include health insurance, flexible vacation time, paid holidays, and parental leave. Salaries for candidates outside the U.S. will vary based on local compensation structures.
  We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Come advance with us! In keeping with our values, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. PingCAP also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at PIngCAP

• Design and develop features for TiDB SQL Data & Service.
• Demonstrate expertise in data dictionary, DDL, data migration, and data import/export design and implementation details.
• Proficient in the development and deployment of cloud infrastructure.
• Drive and uphold code quality, and actively participate in necessary kernel model refactoring.
• Conduct in-depth problem diagnosis, ensure swift troubleshooting, and address defects effectively.
• Stay abreast of the latest technologies and industry trends to contribute to continuous improvement.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members.