We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer to serve as a technical authority for critical systems and platform architecture. This role will define and evolve the long-term technical direction of a high-performance, low-latency distributed database and its underlying systems, balancing near-term product delivery with long-term goals around scalability, reliability, performance, and operational efficiency.
The role sits at the intersection of deep technical expertise and organizational influence. You will lead through technical vision, architectural excellence, and mentorship—establishing engineering standards, solving complex cross-system challenges, and aligning technical execution with product and business objectives.
While the role may involve kernel, filesystem, hardware, networking, and low-level I/O concerns, the primary impact will come from shaping systems architecture and technical direction across multiple teams and subsystems.
