Sr. Staff Engineer

At Yugabyte, we are on a mission to become the default transactional database for enterprises building cloud-native applications. YugabyteDB is our PostgreSQL-compatible distributed database for cloud-native apps. Resilient, scalable, and flexible, it runs on any cloud and enables developers to become instantly productive using well-known APIs.We are looking for talented and driven people to join us on our ambitious mission and help us build a lasting and impactful company.The transactional database market is estimated to grow to $64B by 2025. YugabyteDB is cloud-native by design, has on-demand horizontal scalability, and supports geographical distribution of data using built-in replication. This means that we are well-positioned to meet market demand for geo-distributed, high-scale, high-performance workloads. Join the Database Revolution at Yugabyte. Modern applications need a cloud-native database that eliminates tradeoffs and silos. YugabyteDB retains the power and familiarity of PostgreSQL by pairing its trusted API with a precision-engineered, distributed, cloud-native architecture. Even better, it’s 100% open source. Many of the world's leading enterprises are migrating from legacy RDBMSs (like Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2) to YugabyteDB, to meet their mission-critical app demands. Team The Yugabyte Aeon team is responsible for building Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) that allows you to run YugabyteDB clusters on public cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. The team works on cutting edge technologies in cloud computing, orchestration, and distributed systems that simplify database management while ensuring scalability, security, and reliability. Joining this team offers the opportunity to solve complex challenges in a collaborative and innovative environment. If you’re passionate about cloud-native technologies and distributed databases, and enjoy solving complex problems at scale, the Yugabyte Aeon team is the perfect place for you. Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Staff Software Engineer to join our Yugabyte Aeon team. This role will focus on enhancing and maintaining Yugabyte Aeon, which enables seamless deployment and management of YugabyteDB across various public cloud environments and on-premise infrastructures. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate proficiency in systems design and prior experience in building distributed systems/operating systems/storage or database systems in the past. They should be proficient in one or more modern software programming languages like Java and have a proven track record of shipping high quality products running at massive scale. They should also be familiar with different infrastructure providers like AWS/GCP/Azure/VMware/OCI/Kubernetes, and different interfaces to use them like CLIs, Rest APIs, K8s Operators. Responsibilities Define and drive the technical vision, architecture, and strategy for YugabyteDB’s Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS). Lead and execute engineering projects from planning to deployment, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. ​​Guide and mentor junior engineers and teams, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing. Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and adopt new technologies. Provide expert-level technical guidance and serve as a technical point person for projects and initiatives. Requirements A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 15+ years of software development, 5+ years of technical leadership experience. Expert knowledge in system architecture, cloud native development, and distributed systems. Strong proficiency in design, programming (Java), and debugging skills Influence, guide, and motivate engineers and teams across the organization without a direct reporting line. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for aligning stakeholders and presenting ideas in diverse forums. Collaborate with stakeholders across various departments, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to achieve business goals. Anticipate future technical challenges and help define a long-term roadmap for the product and, company. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: As an equal opportunity employer, Yugabyte is committed to a diverse workforce. 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