Senior Staff Database Optimizer Engineer
Location: San Diego/Seattle/El Segundo (Virtual US considered)

Teradata is a market-leading hybrid and multi-cloudanalytics provider. Our Cloud Database team has a dedicated focus on extending core technology and interfaces to be fully cloud-native to better enable ease of use, elasticity, and enhanced ecosystem integration. Engineers who join our team will work on fundamental re-design and innovation in core database technology to enable the strongest cloud capabilities.

What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and unit test query optimization features for Teradata database software leveraging agile and continuous delivery methodologies.
• Bring out-of-the-box ideas to improve query performance that fits into the share-nothing architecture.
• Review and the architecture and design of optimizer features and other features that interact with query optimizer and recommend enhancements.
• Perform competitive analysis of other database management systems, other data integration solutions, and recommend Teradata cloud database changes to close competitive gaps or to enhance competitive advantages.
• Work closely with Database Front Line and Customer Support team to provide technical guidance to minimize customer turnaround time

Required Background

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
• Ability to work in the US without sponsorship, as this role does not provide sponsorship for visas
• 8+ years of engineering experience, contributing towards all aspects of an Agile SDLC
• 8+ years experience developing and working on Database Query Optimzer
• 8+ years of experience in C++ and C programming language and LINUX/UNIX kernel interfaces
• Experience with SQL and database technologies including a thorough understanding of database logical and physical design concepts
• Experience with Big Data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark
• Strong analytical abilities involving complex software in a parallel processing environment
• Ability to explain complex technical issues in a way that non-technical people may understand
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and oral communication skills