Engineering Software Engineer, Database
Save this job and keep your search organized
Create a free account to save jobs, create alerts and return to this listing from your dashboard.
At Proxikle, databases are not just storage layers. They are the backbone of how our blockchain infrastructure, analytics pipelines, and user-facing products operate at scale. As a Software Engineer, Database, you will work on research driven problems related to distributed systems, query performance, and schema design across high-throughput environments.
This is a research focused engineering role where you will explore how to push PostgreSQL and Citus to their limits. You will experiment with partitioning strategies, optimize large-scale indexing, tune query planners, and work on how to horizontally scale relational databases in production.
- Design, benchmark, and optimize schemas and queries for large-scale PostgreSQL and Citus clusters
- Research new partitioning strategies, query routing techniques, and replication approaches for distributed Postgres
- Collaborate with backend teams to evolve database models for new product features and analytics workflows
- Monitor and tune query performance across shards, coordinators, and workers
- Build tools to improve observability and health of production database systems
- Evaluate experimental extensions, indexes, and planner settings to improve performance
- Maintain and document database architecture, migration flows, and failover strategies
- Work with infrastructure teams to automate backups, sharding strategies, and cluster scaling
Minimum Qualifications
- 2 to 4 years of strong experience with PostgreSQL, including query optimization, indexes, and schema design
- Interest in database internals, distributed systems, and performance research
- Experience writing clean SQL, debugging query plans, and working with monitoring tools like pg_stat_statements or pgBadger
- Familiarity with version control workflows, especially Git
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with Citus or similar distributed Postgres solutions
- Exposure to logical replication, partitioned tables, and foreign data wrappers
- Familiarity with Postgres extensions like TimescaleDB, PostGIS, or custom indexing strategies
- Experience with infrastructure tooling such as Ansible, systemd, or containerized Postgres
- Knowledge of monitoring and alerting systems like Prometheus and Grafana
Browse through our other job listings and find the position that’s right for you in the innovative world of blockchain.
-
Principal Database Engineer
3 days ago
Northern, KY, United States American Tower Full-timePrincipal Database Engineer wanted by a wireless & broadcast communications provider in Woburn, MA.Lead all aspects of the design, development, and delivery of database, business intelligence, data warehouse, and data integration solutions. Partner cross-functionally to provide expert technical knowledge and leadership guidance during design, development,...
-
Senior Software Engineer
7 days ago
Northern, KY, United States Elasticsearch B.V. Full-timeElastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the...
-
Database Performance Engineer
4 days ago
Northern, KY, United States Nexzentek Full-timeNEX-JOB-24467: Database Performance Engineer Copy URLJob Openings: 1Experience: 6-10 YrsPublished On: Aug 26, 2026, 06:31 pmJob DescriptionPosition: Database Performance EngineerLocation: NYC, NYMode of work: Hybrid - ( 3 days onsite is must)Duration: 12 MonthsNote: In-Person interview required.- Preference will be given to local candidates as this role...
-
Software Engineering
3 days ago
Northern, KY, United States Apex Systems Full-timeSoftware Engineering - Software Engineer IIILocation: Menlo Park, California (Remote)COMPENSATION: $81 - $91 HOURLYRole OverviewWe are seeking a Software/Solution Engineer to support a human agentic review platform. This role focuses on onboarding work, handling the volume of new product integration requests to allow the core engineering team to focus on...
-
Engineering & Quality - Software Engineer
2 days ago
Northern, KY, United States Fitch Full-timeSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Software EngineerRequisition ID: 50624Business Unit: Fitch GroupCategory: Information TechnologyLocation:Chicago, IL, USDate Posted: Sep 9, 2026Fitch Solutions is currently seeking a Software Engineer, AI based out of our Chicago office.Fitch Solutions is a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. It...
-
Database Application Development Engineer
4 days ago
Northern, KY, United States Talanto Full-timeJob Description••••• is shaping the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. Our work in pushing forward fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology is at the heart of countless innovations. With a career at ••••• , you'll have the opportunity to use technology to power major breakthroughs and...
-
Intern, Software Engineering
2 days ago
Northern, KY, United States Moog Full-timeMoog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.Job Title: Intern, Software...
-
VP, Software Engineering
3 days ago
Northern, KY, United States Velsera Full-timeVice President, Software Engineering — Seven Bridges Location:Remote.USpreferred. India orEMEA candidates considered. Reports to:Chief Technology Officer Who are we? Velsera istheprecision engine company. We build the software researchers, scientists,and clinicians use to drive precision R&D and bring analytics closer to the point of care. Seven...
-
SQL Performance Engineer: Data
3 days ago
Northern, KY, United States Sulekha.com New Media Pvt Ltd Full-timeSulekha.com New Media Pvt Ltd in Hayward, CA is seeking an experienced SQL Developer to design, develop, optimize, and maintain databases, queries, stored procedures, and data solutions.The ideal candidate will collaborate with application developers, data analysts, and business teams, delivering reliable data architecture, ETL support, and documentation to...
-
Senior Database Reliability Engineer
4 days ago
Northern, KY, United States Empleora Full-timeAbout us: Branch is on a mission to empower workers with financial freedom. We do this by helping companies accelerate payments and providing working Americans with accessible, free financial services. We’re committed to building and delivering more inclusive, transparent, and frictionless financial products. Our goal of empowerment extends to our own...
