Full-stack Software Engineer

Description:

Cockroach Labs is seeking passionate full-stack software engineers to join the Observability team. This role involves empowering customers and internal users with the capabilities to monitor and observe CockroachDB, a distributed SQL database. The team is responsible for managing the flow of observability data from CockroachDB's infrastructure through to user-facing applications, APIs, and other tools, helping in troubleshooting and supporting various customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the growth and development of CockroachDB, enhancing observability features on Cockroach Cloud, the fully managed version of CockroachDB.

• Work with technologies such as Go, React, and TypeScript (if not familiar, you'll have the opportunity to learn them).

• Collaborate closely with engineers and product managers across the database and cloud teams to shape the direction of CockroachDB and Cockroach Cloud.

• Contribute to CockroachDB’s scalability, survivability, and consistency as the company continues to grow.

Expectations:

• First month: Learn about the production systems, development workflow, and CockroachDB architecture. Focus on becoming familiar with the technology and company culture.

• After 3 months: You will be fully integrated into the team, contributing meaningfully to projects aligned with your interests and Cockroach Labs' goals.

• Growth: As the team expands, you will have opportunities to shape the future of CockroachDB and Cockroach Cloud, providing users with a superior experience.

Required Skills:

• Passion for working on complex technical products.

• Experience with programming languages like Go, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, and Python.

• Familiarity with React for building user interfaces.

• Understanding of system design, API design, and infrastructure (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS/GCP/Azure).

• Exposure to distributed systems, data processing pipelines, and cloud observability technologies.

• 2+ years of relevant software engineering experience.

• Collaborative team player with a focus on code reviews and solving challenging problems.

• A BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Team Leadership:

• Namrata Kodali - Director of Engineering, leads the Observability team.

• Isaac Wong - EVP of Engineering, ensures the health of the engineering organization at Cockroach Labs.

Benefits:

• Stock Options

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Professional Development Funds

• Flexible Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Paid Sick Days and Parental Leave

• Retirement and Mental Wellbeing Benefits

• And more!