Database Infrastructure Engineer - Remote

Overview

As a Database Infrastructure Engineer at Retool, you will be responsible for building and optimizing foundational systems that power our databases, caching, and data storage architecture for reliability, security, performance, and scalability.

In Short

• Build and optimize database and caching infrastructure.
• Ensure high availability and low latency for global performance.
• Design systems and tooling for improved database performance.
• Collaborate with backend engineers on data access patterns.
• Maintain observability and monitoring tools for storage systems.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.
• Support engineering, product, customer success, and sales functions.
• Focus on scalability for cloud and on-premise deployments.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Thrive in a high-energy environment and learn new skills.

Requirements

• Experience with relational databases, preferably Postgres.
• Strong understanding of query performance tuning and indexing strategies.
• Familiarity with caching technologies like Redis and Memcached.
• Problem-solving mindset balancing performance and reliability.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Equity and commission/bonus opportunities.
• Hybrid work location options.
• Generous benefits for all employees.