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Staff Software Engineer-Database Engine

Job ID 2024-10943 Date posted Aug. 20, 2024 Location Austin, Texas Category Software Engineering Apply

The Central Engineering - Software team is responsible for developing and improving the software ecosystem around Arm's next generation of applications processors. This frequently means working with processors and other hardware technology not yet available to the public. We work on a range of development platforms, software-modeling, FPGAs and early silicon, sometimes many months before the processors are used in real products.

You will have the opportunity to build upon your existing background, knowledge and expertise, provide performance analysis and optimizations to vital open source databases for the Arm architecture. Your contributions will help drive the improvement of popular databases from both the performance and features perspectives. We seek individuals with exposure and knowledge of every level of the database ecosystem across various components and solutions. If you are similarly passionate about innovative technologies, then we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with internal/external partners to understand enterprise database related requirements on Arm servers.
  • Work with Arm internal teams and external partners to identify missing SW blocks and bottlenecks, enable and optimize related database engines on Arm servers.
  • Work with open source communities to upstream patches and maintain code.
  • Help develop, optimize and deliver the software needed to support Arm's ground-breaking IP.
  • Collaborate with other architects/engineers to influence Arm technology.
  • Be flexible, with a variety of software development skills and a commitment to extend the breadth and depth of knowledge.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Solid C/C++ coding skill in server class software development.
  • Experience working with database engine internals or an equivalent technological area (filesystem internals).
  • Extensive experience in debugging, profiling and optimizing multi-threading software systems.
  • Knowledge of operating system kernel internals, Filesystem, and memory architecture.
  • Good understanding of ARM or x86 architecture.
  • Experience with open-source project development cycles and contribution processes.
  • Demonstrates technical leadership, a curiosity about sharing knowledge and mentoring others.
  • Clear and effective communication skills.
  • Effective time-management and prioritization skills along with the ability to collaborate with colleagues in other groups and sites.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

  • Familiarity with PostgreSQL or MySQL (or any other database) code base.
  • Good understanding of concepts such as CPU pipelines, caches, MMU and NUMA, and how they impact high-level software performance.
  • Experience in other programming languages, e.g. Java, Go, Python, etc.
  • Understanding of I/O and networking and their impact on server-side application performance.

In Return:

We offer a hybrid approach to home and office working to provide an adaptable experience for all employees. We expect some working time to be spent in office, to promote a strong collaborative environment with good team integration but are accommodating to different home working requirements.

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Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

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