Principal Software Engineer - MySQL - Remote

Overview

A remote Principal Software Engineer role focusing on MySQL internals, requiring expertise in optimizer, InnoDB, or Group Replication.

In Short

• Develop new features for Percona Server for MySQL and related products.
• Lead initiatives from concept to delivery.
• Resolve critical bugs and collaborate with engineers.
• Stay updated on AI and cloud-native technologies.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to technical excellence.
• Participate in the open-source community.
• Flexible working hours and remote work environment.
• Occasional travel for team meetups.
• Requires a stable, high-speed internet connection.
• Support for career development and work/life balance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of C/C++ development experience.
• Deep understanding of MySQL internals.
• Experience delivering complex new features.
• Knowledge of DBMS internal algorithms.
• Familiarity with high concurrency threading models.
• Experience with programming languages like BASH, Perl, Python.
• Proficiency with tools like gdb and strace.
• Experience with Git and source code management.
• Passion for clean code and performance tuning.
• Interest in AI/ML concepts related to databases.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.
• All necessary equipment provided.
• Funds for career development.
• Ongoing connectivity allowances.
• Participation in equity incentive plan.
• Support for work/life balance initiatives.
• Collaborative and engaged company culture.
• Opportunity to contribute to open-source projects.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Social responsibility initiatives.