Senior Principal Engineer, Core Database Technology

15+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on distributed systems and high-performance database technologies.

Proven track record as a technical leader (e.g., Principal Engineer or equivalent), with experience setting architectural direction and influencing multiple teams.

Deep expertise in database internals, such as storage engines, query optimization, indexing, replication, and fault-tolerant designs.

Strong understanding of distributed systems principles, including consistency models (e.g., CAP theorem), partitioning, sharding, and observability in clustered setups.

Experience with cloud-native database services or open-source distributed databases.

Contributions to open-source database projects or involvement in standards bodies.

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Principal Engineer to join our Core Database Technology team, reporting directly to the VP.

This role demands deep expertise in distributed systems, database internals, cloud architecture, and performance optimization.

You will shape the technical vision and direction for our server, client, tools, and connector teams, driving innovation in high-performance, low-latency data systems comparable to DynamoDB, Redis, ElastiCache, Aurora, MongoDB, ScyllaDB, or Cassandra.

As a technical leader, you will mentor engineers, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver measurable impact on Aerospike’s platform.

Partner with the VP to define and execute the long-term technical vision and strategy for Aerospike’s core database platform, focusing on scalability, performance, and reliability.

Extending Aerospike reach to cloud deployment and taking advantage of the unique characteristics of the different cloud environments where Aerospike will be deployed.