Systems Software Engineer (Postgres)

Neon is an open-source company on a mission to create a cloud-native Postgres database service for every developer.

We are seeking a skilled Systems Software Engineer to join our team. You will ensure that PostgreSQL runs smoothly on the Neon cloud platform by contributing to any necessary parts of the system, including:

• the interface between PostgreSQL and the storage system;

• the interface with the Neon control plane and monitoring, and

• the open-source PostgreSQL project and the whole ecosystem around it.

You will also

• Participate in the design and implementation of our Postgres features

• Write low-level systems code

• Deploy changes to the farm of 500k+ Postgres instances

• Participate in on-call rotation and drive operational excellence

We're looking for a senior-level engineer who has

• At least 4 years of production experience in Software engineering

• Experience with developing Postgres features and/or extensions

• Experience with maintaining and developing big production systems, whether it is Postgres or not

• Passion for building systems software. Performance engineering and distributed systems are topics that excite you!

• Passion for joining a fast-paced, early-stage startup

• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and pride

It would be great if you have:

• Some experience with Rust

• Experience with open-source projects and developing publicly

About Neon

Neon is building open-source cloud-native PostgreSQL. Our architecture separates storage from compute, allowing for serverless Postgres. We're a well-funded startup with deep knowledge of Postgres internals and decades of experience building databases. We are a systems company; we work on low-level code with strict performance and correctness requirements.

Neon was created by a team of Postgres hackers and led by CEO Nikita Shamgunov (co-founder of SingleStore). Neon is built on open-source principles and is focused on giving back to the Postgres and developer communities.

Our Team

• We are a distributed team of 90+ people working from 25+ countries (concentrating around North American and European time zones)

• We are a team built on open-source cultural principles (transparency, contribution, accountability, and proactivity)

• Team with decades of experience building databases and deep knowledge of Postgres internals. We are deeply technical

• We have experienced Postgres committers and hackers on the team (check Heikki, Anastasia, Arseny, Matthias profiles)

• We believe in the efficacy of collaborative open-source

• We aim for a diversity of thoughts and backgrounds

• We are keen to be a fast-moving, flat org and avoid hierarchical structures

Our Investors

• Top-tier investors backed up Neon's vision:

  • We raised $104 million in funding from Menlo Ventures, Notable Capital, Khosla Ventures, General Catalyst, and Founders Fund.

  • Venture vehicles of Snowflake and Databricks invested in Neon.

• Our angel investors are prominent technologists and ecosystem players. More than 20 awesome angels supported Neon, including Nat Friedman, Elad Gil, Mike Ovitz, Ajeet Singh, Guillermo Rauch, Søren Brammer Schmidt, and Wes McKinney.

• Our Board includes Quentin Clark, Glenn Solomon, Joe Morrissey, and Tim Tully.

Our Offer

• You have an opportunity to be an early employee in the fast-scaling, ambitious team

• You can work 100% remote: we'll handle all formalities to arrange work from your home

• We grant equity (stock options) to all full-time hires

• We offer a competitive benefits package in line with all tech companies (top-notch equipment, unlimited vacations, paid parental leaves, and much more)

• We are distributed, yet make our bonds during regular offsites (the last one was in Barcelona, Spain)