About this role
Job title: Cloud Database Engineer
About the Role
Tiger Data is building the fastest PostgreSQL platform and accelerating real-time insights. We’re looking for experienced engineers to help us build our Cloud database experience and ensure operational excellence on our platform. This is a remote, full-time role in the US and EU focused on delivering high-performance Postgres features.
What You'll Do
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Design and implement database-related Cloud features across multiple layers of the stack to ensure a seamless Postgres experience.
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Ensure operational excellence, performance, and observability for our fleet of Postgres/Timescale instances.
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Dive deep into complex performance issues faced by our Cloud customers.
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Collaborate with a close-knit team to handle performance and operational issues and design/develop features that elevate our Cloud database experience.
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What We're Looking For
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Extensive experience running and orchestrating dynamic stateful Postgres workloads at scale on Kubernetes.
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Deep knowledge of Golang, Linux, and Apate.
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Contributions to the Postgres ecosystem – either core Postgres or open source tooling around it.
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Track record of building internal systems, services, and tools for managing Postgres at scale.
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Deep experience with analyzing database performance, tuning Postgres parameters, and optimizing Postgres workloads.
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Our Commitment
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We respond to every applicant. We review applications fairly and objectively, and shortlist based on relevant skills and experience. We ensure clear and timely communication throughout your candidate journey. We maintain a rigorous interview process with a high bar, designed to give you the opportunity to meet various team members you'll collaborate with across our organization.
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About Tiger Data
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Tiger Data, formerly Timescale, sets the standard as the fastest PostgreSQL platform for modern workloads. Trusted by more than 2,000 customers across 25+ countries and powering over 3 million active databases, we enable developers and organizations to build real-time, intelligent applications at scale. Backed by $180 million from top-tier investors, Tiger Data is building the new standard for data infrastructure, built on PostgreSQL, designed for the future. We embrace diversity, curiosity, and collaboration. Whether debating the perfect chicken nugget crunch, sharing workout routines, or discussing your favorite plants and pets, you'll find your community here.