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The (USA) Senior, Software Engineer joins the Data Services team to lead the delivery of scalable, secure software solutions for distributed SQL and NoSQL platforms. This role involves full lifecycle development, including designing and coding services, APIs, and AI/ML components. You will develop PostgreSQL extensions, plugins, and core database enhancements using the C programming language while contributing to open-source initiatives. Daily responsibilities include building full-stack solutions like dashboards and REST APIs, performing root cause analysis, and conducting performance tuning or query optimization. You will utilize CI/CD processes, automated testing, and AI-assisted engineering tools to ensure platform stability. The work focuses on backend engineering, site reliability, and DevOps automation to solve complex database issues and maintain high availability for enterprise applications.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214500 from 1193 postings across 76 companies.
Develop PostgreSQL extensions, plugins, and core database enhancements using the C programming language.
Design and build full-stack solutions including dashboards, REST APIs, and automation workflows.
Troubleshoot and resolve production database issues through root cause analysis and performance tuning.
Deliver scalable software solutions using automated testing, code reviews, and CI/CD processes.
Translate business and technical requirements into documented software solutions and ongoing support.
Provide technical leadership and architectural direction to engineering teams through mentorship and code oversight.
Participate in capacity planning, high availability assessments, and performance benchmarking for database clusters.
What we're looking for
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years’ experience in software engineering.
Option 2: 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 1 year's experience in software engineering (preferred).
Proven expertise in C programming and object-oriented software development with a focus on code quality and documentation.
Experience managing the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment automation.
Proficiency in developing PostgreSQL extensions, plugins, and core database enhancements.
Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and generative AI tools to integrate intelligent capabilities into software solutions.
Knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies (preferred).