Core Software Engineer (C++) - Remote

ClickhouseClickhouse·Remote(United Kingdom (remote))
Software Development
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WFA Digital Insight

The demand for skilled software engineers in database performance optimization has been on the rise. With the growth of real-time analytics and data warehousing, companies like ClickHouse are leading the charge. As a core software engineer at Clickhouse, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to the company's mission to transform how companies use data.

Job Description

About the Role

ClickHouse is seeking an exceptional C++ engineer to join their remote-first, global team. As a Core Software Engineer, you will be part of the Performance Engineering team, focusing on optimizing the performance of the core ClickHouse database.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and optimize the performance of the core ClickHouse database
  • Ensure database performance does not deteriorate over time by extending existing and adding new performance tests
  • Serve as a resource for the Support Engineering team, helping to debug advanced performance issues

About the Company

ClickHouse is a fast-growing private cloud company, recognized on the 2025 Forbes Cloud 100 list. With over 3,000 customers and a growing ARR, ClickHouse leads the market in real-time analytics, data warehousing, observability, and AI workloads.

How to Stand Out

  • Be prepared to showcase your expertise in C++ and distributed systems, highlighting projects that demonstrate your ability to optimize database performance.
  • Familiarize yourself with ClickHouse's open-source project and their approach to real-time analytics and data warehousing.
  • Develop a portfolio that highlights your problem-solving skills and experience with query optimization and low-level optimizations.
  • Research the company's culture and values to understand their mission and how you can contribute to it.
  • Practice explaining complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner, as this will be an important aspect of your role.

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