Software Engineer - Infrastructure
Software Development
Excel
WFA Digital Insight
As demand for scalable database solutions surges, companies like Planetscale are reinventing the space. With a focus on Vitess and Postgres, this role demands expertise in distributed systems and performance optimization - skills in high demand. Planetscale's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction makes it an attractive choice for software engineers looking to make an impact.
Job Description
About the Role
Planetscale is seeking a Software Engineer to join its core engineering team in building the next generation of database infrastructure. The successful candidate will design and build critical systems that power Planetscale's database platform, serving millions of queries per second for some of the world's largest applications.Responsibilities
- Design and build critical systems for Planetscale's database platform
- Collaborate with a team of expert engineers to solve complex distributed systems challenges
- Work independently to solve engineering and business problems with little direction and high autonomy
- Work directly with customers to understand their needs and translate them into robust technical solutions
Requirements
- 5+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on backend systems
- Strong proficiency in Go, with experience in other languages like Python, Java, or C++
- Experience with MySQL or other relational databases
- Working knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized applications
- Experience building and operating distributed systems at scale
How to Stand Out
- Develop a strong understanding of distributed systems and performance optimization to stand out in your application
- Showcase your ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions with minimal guidance
- Prepare to discuss your experience with MySQL or other relational databases and how you've applied it in previous roles
- Highlight any experience you have with Kubernetes and containerized applications
- Be ready to demonstrate your problem-solving skills through specific examples from your past experience
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