Xpand Software Engineer - Database Internals

MariaDB is making a big impact on the world. Whether you’re checking your bank account, buying a coffee, shopping online, making a phone call, listening to music, taking out a loan or ordering takeout – MariaDB is the backbone of applications used everyday. Companies small and large, including 75% of the Fortune 500 run MariaDB, touching the lives of billions of people. With massive reach through Linux distributions, enterprise deployments and public clouds, MariaDB is uniquely positioned as the leading database for modern application development.

The Opportunity

Are you interested in working in a dynamic and growing international company whose products are used by the big Internet and other companies all over the world? MariaDB is the fastest-growing open-source database worldwide, with more than 12 million users. We power applications at companies like Deutsche Bank, DBS Bank, Nasdaq, Red Hat, ServiceNow, and Verizon, and we partner with companies like Alibaba and Facebook. The company was founded by the team that created MySQL and enjoys unprecedented technical depth for a startup.

Responsibilities

As a member of the development team, you will be responsible for subsystem design, design reviews, and of course, portions of the implementation. You should be an experienced C developer and be comfortable with development of concurrent systems in an asynchronous programming model.

Qualifications

Systems Design and Implementation

• Distributed Group Membership and Reliable Communication
• Distributed Concurrency Control and Transaction Management (2PL, MVCC, 2PC)
• Distributed Lock Management and Distributed Deadlock Detection
• Fault Tolerance in Distributed Systems
• High Concurrency B-Tree Implementation

Database Query Processing/Optimization and Language Design

• Distributed Query Planning and Optimization
• Design and Implementation of Rule-Based Languages (Prolog/Datalog)
• Compiler Design, Implementation, and Optimization
• SQL Parser Implementation
• Columnar Databases and/or Analytics

Network Protocol Design and Implementation

• Design and Development of High-Performance Protocol Stacks
• Experience with Asynchronous Programming models

Technical Skills

• Distributed database development
• File System Development
• Unix/Linux/BSD Kernel and Systems Development
• Large Scale Systems Architecture and Implementation
• Understanding of database QoS technologies
• Experience working in virtualized (cloud) environments
• 5-10 years of prior experience in systems development

• Excellent technical communication skills, the ability to elaborate complex technical concepts and collaborate effectively with fellow engineers
• Language requirement: English, our corporate language
• Problem-solving mindset
• A passion for high-quality software and ability to work with a small team in a distributed company

Location: Remote, North America

What’s in it for you?

Impact the world of technology by pushing the boundaries of technology and business models, working at MariaDB. Be part of a game-changing organization that encourages outside-the-box thinking and empowerment, and is truly shaping the future of the software industry. You’ll be collaborating with high-caliber colleagues around the world, offering unparalleled learning and growth opportunities. We provide a very competitive compensation package, 25 days paid annual leave (plus holidays), medical/dental/vision insurance, stock options, 401(k), a massive degree of flexibility and freedom, and more.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application along with your resume/CV.

MariaDB does not sponsor work visas or relocation.

MariaDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.

MariaDB is an equal opportunities employer.