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We’re looking for a Principal Engineer with deep expertise in systems programming and database internals - particularly Postgres - to help us push boundaries in how databases are built and operated at scale.\nThis is a strategic and high-impact role for an engineer who can work independently across complex technical areas: from storage and performance optimization to distributed coordination and extension development. You’ll shape critical components of our data platform, mentor other engineers, and drive architectural direction for systems that serve massive workloads.\nWhat You’ll Do\nLead design and implementation of advanced systems features across areas like storage, replication, query execution, and performance optimization.\n\nContribute to and extend Postgres internals - improving reliability, scalability, and efficiency.\n\nPrototype and build extensions that expand Postgres’s core capabilities and integrate with cloud-native infrastructure.\n\nCollaborate with product, infrastructure, and cloud platform teams to deliver robust, developer-friendly experiences.\n\nProfile and optimize database performance using low-level instrumentation and benchmarking.\n\nProvide technical leadership, set standards for engineering excellence, and mentor senior engineers.\n\nOperate with significant autonomy and ownership - driving projects from concept to production.\n\nAbout You\n10+ years of experience building systems software in C/C++ or Rust (Go experience a plus).\n\nDeep knowledge of PostgreSQL or other database engine internals, including storage, execution, or replication subsystems.\n\nStrong understanding of concurrency, operating systems, and performance engineering.\n\nProven ability to ship large-scale systems or core infrastructure features end-to-end.\n\nExperience contributing to open-source databases or similar complex systems is highly desirable.\n\nPragmatic problem solver with a bias for simplicity and measurable impact.\n\nThrives in a high-autonomy, high-velocity environment.\n\nWhy Join Us\nWork on foundational database technologies at the intersection of performance, reliability, and usability.\n\nShape the future of Postgres-based systems and cloud data infrastructure.\n\nOperate with autonomy in a small, high-talent team that values depth, craftsmanship, and impact.\n\nContribute to an ambitious vision: making data systems faster, simpler, and more powerful for developers everywhere.\n\nPerks\nFlexible work environment - ClickHouse is a globally distributed company and remote-friendly. We currently operate in over 25 countries.\n\nHealthcare - Employer contributions towards your healthcare.\n\nEquity in the company - Every new team member who joins our company receives stock options.\n\nTime off - Flexible time off in the US, generous entitlement in other countries.\n\nA USD$500 Home office setup if you’re a remote employee.\n\nGlobal Gatherings - We believe in the power of in-person connection and offer opportunities to engage with colleagues at company-wide offsites.\n\nCulture - We All Shape It\nAs part of a rapidly scaling start-up, you will be instrumental in shaping our culture.\nAre you interested in finding out more about our culture? Learn more about our values here. Check out ourblog posts or follow us on LinkedIn to find out more about what’s happening at ClickHouse.\nEqual Opportunity & Privacy\nClickHouse provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on factors such as race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\nPlease see here for our Privacy Statement.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3959,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":10,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity","Flexible schedule","Flexible time off","Home office","Stock options"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Data Warehouses & Lakehouses","Databases & DBMS"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-10T00:51:39Z"}],"liveness":{"score":25,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.705,"p_room":0.36,"age_days":132,"expected_fill_days":71,"reasons":["conf:8","velocity","win:tail","crowd:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/clickhouse-dev-principal-software-engineer-postgres","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/clickhouse-dev-principal-software-engineer-postgres.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-01T09:33:37Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":221,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":4779,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-02T00:00:00Z"}}}