Senior Software Engineer - Database Internals - C++
Join the Memgraph Core engineering team and build the fastest graph database engine. We’re looking for someone already experienced in developing high-performance systems software and interested in joining a dedicated and collaborative remote team. Check out our open issues and roadmap on GitHub at . Tasks Enhance the current functionality of the MemgraphDB engine Contribute high-quality C++ code and provide feedback in code reviews to ensure best practices Develop in-memory and on-disk data structures and algorithms, focusing on graphs, networking, query optimization and execution Identify, design, implement, test, and support new features Tune database performance to optimize critical workloads Champion system stability by proactively identifying and implementing performance optimizations. Requirements Passion for designing and optimizing software systems Experience in Linux system-level development using the modern C++ standards Good working C++ knowledge (standard library, STL containers, templating, memory management in non-garbage collected environments) Strong written and verbal communication skills in English Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience Additionally, it would be nice to have: Hands-on experience in implementing database internals Experience with abstract syntax trees, lock-free programming & structures, interpreters and compilers, template metaprogramming, distributed computing Solid understanding of graph theory About Memgraph Memgraph is an open-source graph database built for streaming and compatible with Neo4j. Being in-memory and built with C++ allows for stellar database performance, which opens doors for solving all sorts of complex problems with graphs. The graph database market is growing 100% year-on-year, and Gartner predicts the same growth in the future. This job is a brilliant opportunity for anyone wanting to join a fairly small but highly ambitious and dynamic team of professionals, grow further within their area and beyond, have ownership over key aspects of the tech stack, and experience what a growing startup is. Memgraph is backed by some amazing investors like Heavybit, Irregular Ventures, M12 - Microsoft’s Venture Fund, Connect Ventures, and CounterView Capital. We are headquartered in the UK, with a remote team across different Europe and US locations.