Senior Database Engineer, Pinecone

• A passion for technology
• 3+ years of experience with a systems programming language like C/C++/Rust/Go
• 3+ years of experience with designing and developing high performance distributed systems
• BS in Computer Science, a related technical field or equivalent experience
• Strong foundations in databases and operating systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Desirable

• Pinecone is pioneering search and database technology to power AI/ML applications for the next decade and beyond
• We provide customers with capabilities that until now have only been in the hands of a few tech giants
• Our R&D team includes founders of multiple startups and world-class engineers including the core team that created Amazon SageMaker
• We value integrity, passion, pushing boundaries, real-world problem solving, and a sense of humor
• We work in collaboration, and encourage new ideas and initiatives
• As a Software Engineer on the Pinecone Database team, you will be a major part of the development of the vector database and contribute on the following areas:
• Design of a cutting edge distributed database architecture
• Develop fast and efficient systems through optimizing storage and data compute in Rust
• Develop a state of the art SaaS service and tooling using the most advanced tools and infrastructure
• You will work in a fast-paced and rewarding environment where you will have a high impact under minimal supervision
• And as we all do a little bit of everything, you will also be a strong generalist, work directly with customers, and mentor engineers