Software Engineer, Storage

• Design the next-generation data architecture: evolving our storage layer into a partitioned, resilient topology that keeps pace with SpaceXSI’s rapid growth
• Build query attribution and guardrails: instrumenting every database query by service, catching bad patterns before they hit production, and making it impossible to ship problematic queries without review
• Define the “when to use what” strategy for data stores: creating clear guidance and golden pathways so every team picks the right engine for their workload without second-guessing
• Own cache infrastructure end-to-end: reliability, capacity planning, and patterns that let product teams move fast without worrying about cache correctness

• Experience with relational databases at scale (eg, Postgres, MySQL, or similar OLTP systems). Experience building and scaling databases or data infrastructure. Understanding of database performance, reliability, and caching., * Experience tackling database sharding, migration, or decomposition problems in production environments
• Understand the tradeoffs between different storage engines and can help teams make the right choices for their workloads
• Care about operational excellence: backups, monitoring, query performance, and capacity planning are things you think about proactively
• Strong software engineering fundamentals and enjoying building systems that other engineers depend on

$140,000 - $225,000 USD

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXSI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks., $140,000 - $225,000 USD

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXSI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks. Location San Francisco, CA, United States of America Industry IT Rate $140k - $225k Company Cursor

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