Job Description
Systems Engineer: Postgres & Rust at Scale (Remote, EST/CDT)
Our client, a leading innovator in cloud database technology, seeks a Systems Engineer passionate about Postgres, Rust, and building high-performance, scalable systems. Join their team to tackle complex challenges in a rapidly evolving cloud environment.
Your Role:
- Optimize and scale a distributed Postgres-based database service.
- Contribute to low-level systems development, with opportunities to leverage Rust.
- Address challenges related to database performance, reliability, and operational automation.
- Drive improvements in monitoring, release processes, and operational efficiency.
- Work on the interface between Postgres and the underlying system architecture.
What You'll Bring:
- 5+ years of systems engineering experience, with a focus on database or distributed systems.
- Strong experience with Postgres or similar database technologies.
- Experience with Rust is highly desirable.
- Proven expertise in cloud/service operations (deployments, monitoring, alerting, on-call).
- Ability to troubleshoot and optimize large-scale production Postgres environments.
- Passion for building robust, scalable, and automated systems.
- Experience improving operational processes.
Why Join Our Client's Team?
- Work on a challenging and impactful project pushing the boundaries of cloud database technology.
- Leverage your Postgres and Rust skills in a dynamic and innovative environment.
- Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote role within the EST/CDT time zones.
- Be part of a collaborative team focused on technical excellence and continuous improvement.