Engineering Manager - China

ClickhouseClickhouse·Remote(Mainland China (remote))·Work From Anywhere
Software Development
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WFA Digital Insight

The demand for skilled engineering managers in China's booming tech scene is skyrocketing, with companies like Clickhouse leading the charge in real-time analytics and data warehousing. As the market continues to grow, professionals with expertise in database internals and distributed systems are in high demand. With its impressive portfolio of clients, including Meta and Tesla, Clickhouse stands out as a pioneer in the industry, making this role a compelling opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact.

Job Description

About the Role

Clickhouse is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of software engineers based in China, focusing on the partnership with Alibaba Cloud.

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a high-performing technical team in China, fostering a culture of technical excellence and customer obsession
  • Support the Alibaba Cloud & Clickhouse partnership with deep technical expertise, driving integration, optimization, and go-to-market strategies
  • Lead enterprise customer proof-of-concepts from architecture design to production deployment, translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions
  • Design petabyte-scale real-time data warehouse architectures, leveraging Clickhouse's exceptional performance for mission-critical workloads
  • Partner with global Sales, Product, and Engineering teams, representing customer needs and driving product innovation
  • Represent Clickhouse at technical conferences, meetups, and community events in China

Requirements

  • Fluent English and Mandarin for seamless technical discussions with global teams and Chinese customers
  • Outstanding customer-facing communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships at all organizational levels
  • Deep database expertise - internals, query optimization, distributed systems, OLAP technologies

How to Stand Out

  • Ensure your portfolio highlights experience with database internals and distributed systems, as these skills are crucial for the role.
  • Practice explaining complex technical concepts in simple terms to demonstrate your customer-facing communication skills.
  • Research Clickhouse's current partnerships and products to understand how you can contribute to the company's growth.
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience with petabyte-scale data warehouse architectures and how you've optimized them for performance.
  • Consider learning more about the Chinese tech market and the current trends in real-time analytics to stand out as a candidate.

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