Pinecone - New York City, NY
posted 1 day ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - New York City, NY
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
About the position
As a Software Engineer on the Pinecone Database team, you will be a major part of the development of the vector database and contribute on the following areas: * Design of a cutting edge distributed database architecture * Develop fast and efficient systems through optimizing storage and data compute in Rust * Develop a state of the art SaaS service and tooling using the most advanced tools and infrastructure You will work in a fast-paced and rewarding environment where you will have a high impact under minimal supervision. And as we all do a little bit of everything, you will also be a strong generalist, work directly with customers, and mentor engineers.
Responsibilities
- Design of a cutting edge distributed database architecture
- Develop fast and efficient systems through optimizing storage and data compute in Rust
- Develop a state of the art SaaS service and tooling using the most advanced tools and infrastructure
- Work directly with customers
- Mentor engineers
Requirements
- A passion for technology
- 3+ years of experience with a systems programming language like C/C++/Rust/Go
- 3+ years of experience with designing and developing high performance distributed systems
- BS in Computer Science, a related technical field or equivalent experience
- Strong foundations in databases and operating systems
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with Rust programming
- Expertise working with one of AWS/GCP/Azure cloud platforms
- Knowledge and experience in distributed systems and micro-services architecture
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision
- Free mental health therapy sessions; free One Medical, Tela-doc, and Health Advocate subscriptions
- Cost-savings on gynecology, fertility, and family-building care
- Equity award
- 401(k)
- Flexible time off
- Paid parental leave
- Annual Department Retreat
- WFH Equipment Stipend
