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# Software Engineer - Systems

- **Company:** Spiral
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Apache HTTP Server, Nvidia CUDA, System Programming, Parquet, Pytorch, Production Code, Machine Learning Operations, Vertica
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-engineer-systems-spiraldb-com-10446278

## About the Role

We're looking for exceptional engineers with deep experience in low-level, high-performance software and cloud-scale storage systems.

 * 5+ years of experience writing high-quality production code
 * Strong foundation in operating systems and systems programming
 * Proven track record in performance engineering
 * Familiarity with tools like Apache Arrow, Parquet, DataFusion, Clickhouse, or DuckDB is a plus
 * Understanding of cutting-edge ML infrastructure stack (e.g. PyTorch, CUDA) is also a plus
 * Experience with Rust is a bonus
 * Willingness to work in-person at our NYC, SF, or London office