Principal Software Engineer-Database Developer

$185,491 - $250,958/Yr

ARM - Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid - Austin, TX

About the position

The Central Engineering - Software team at Arm is focused on developing and enhancing the software ecosystem for next-generation application processors. This role involves working with cutting-edge hardware technology and contributing to the performance analysis and optimization of open-source databases tailored for the Arm architecture. The position requires collaboration with various internal and external partners to address enterprise database requirements and improve database engines on Arm servers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal/external partners to understand enterprise database related requirements on Arm servers.
• Work with Arm internal teams and external partners to identify missing SW blocks and bottlenecks, enabling and optimizing related database engines on Arm servers.
• Engage with open source communities to upstream patches and maintain code.
• Develop, optimize, and deliver software to support Arm's innovative IP.
• Collaborate with other architects/engineers to influence Arm technology.
• Demonstrate adaptability with a variety of software development skills and a commitment to extend knowledge.

Requirements

• Proficient C/C++ coding hands-on skill in server class software development.
• Experience working with database engine internals or an equivalent technological area (filesystem internals).
• Extensive experience in debugging, profiling, and optimizing multi-threading software systems.
• Knowledge of operating system kernel internals, Filesystem, and memory architecture.
• Strong understanding of ARM or x86 architecture.
• Experience with open-source project development cycles and contribution processes.
• Demonstrates technical leadership, curiosity about sharing knowledge, and mentoring others.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Effective time-management and prioritization skills, with the ability to collaborate with colleagues in other groups and sites.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong understanding of PostgreSQL or MySQL (or any other database) code base.
• Good understanding of concepts such as CPU pipelines, caches, MMU, and NUMA, and their impact on high-level software performance.
• Experience in other programming languages, e.g., Java, Go, Python, etc.
• Understanding of I/O and networking and their impact on server-side application performance.

Benefits

• Hybrid working approach to support both high performance and personal wellbeing.