Principal Software Engineer - Postgres
ClickHouse is expanding its capabilities in the database systems domain and is looking for a Principal Engineer with deep expertise in systems programming and database internals, particularly Postgres. This strategic, high-impact role spans storage and performance optimization, distributed coordination, and extension development. You will shape critical components of the data platform, mentor other engineers, and drive architectural direction for systems serving massive workloads. The position is remote.
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Responsibilities
- ▹Lead the design and implementation of advanced systems features across storage, replication, query execution, and performance optimization
- ▹Contribute to and extend Postgres internals, improving reliability, scalability, and efficiency
- ▹Prototype and build extensions that expand Postgres's core capabilities and integrate with cloud-native infrastructure
- ▹Collaborate with product, infrastructure, and cloud platform teams to deliver robust, developer-friendly experiences
- ▹Profile and optimize database performance using low-level instrumentation and benchmarking
- ▹Provide technical leadership, set standards for engineering excellence, and mentor senior engineers
- ▹Operate with significant autonomy and ownership, driving projects from concept to production
Requirements
- ▹10+ years of experience building systems software in C/C++ or Rust
- ▹Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL or other database engine internals, including storage, execution, or replication subsystems
- ▹Strong understanding of concurrency, operating systems, and performance engineering
- ▹Proven ability to ship large-scale systems or core infrastructure features end-to-end
Nice to have
- ▹Go experience
- ▹Experience contributing to open-source databases or similar complex systems
Soft skills
What we offer
- ▹Flexible, remote-friendly work environment across more than 20 countries
- ▹Employer contributions towards healthcare
- ▹Stock options for every new team member
- ▹Flexible time off in the US, generous entitlement in other countries
- ▹$500 home office setup budget for remote employees
- ▹Global gatherings and company-wide offsites
About the company
ClickHouse, recognized on the 2025 Forbes Cloud 100 list, is one of the most innovative and fast-growing private cloud companies, leading the market in real-time analytics, data warehousing, observability, and AI workloads. It has more than 3,000 customers, ARR growing over 250 percent year over year, and recently closed a $400M Series D round. Customers include Capital One, Meta, Cursor, Sony, and Tesla.