Principal Software Engineer-Database Developer

Responsibilities

• Work with Arm internal teams and external partners to identify missing SW blocks and bottlenecks, enable and optimize related database engines on Arm servers.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners to understand enterprise database related requirements 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.

Requirements

• Proficient C/C++ coding skills, with hands on experience developing server class software.
• Experience working with database engine internals or an equivalent technological area (for example filesystem internals).
• Extensive experience in debugging, profiling and optimizing multi-threading software systems.
• Knowledge of operating system internals, Filesystem, and memory architecture.
• Strong understanding of a computer architecture (not necessarily Arm).
• Experience with open-source project development cycles and contribution processes.

Nice to Have

• Strong understanding 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.
• Understanding of I/O and networking and their impact on server-side application performance.

Benefits

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.