Software Development Engineer in Test - Core Database (remote)

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Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
157K-232K Annually
Database • Analytics
The Role
About ClickHouse

Established in 2009, ClickHouse leads the industry with its open-source column-oriented database system, driven by the vision of becoming the fastest OLAP database globally. The company empowers users to generate real-time analytical reports through SQL queries, emphasizing speed in managing escalating data volumes. Enterprises globally, including Lyft, Sony, IBM, GitLab, Twilio, HubSpot, and many more, rely on ClickHouse Cloud. It is available through open-source or on AWS, GCP, Azure, and Alibaba. 

About the Team

The Core Engineering team is responsible for working on the beloved ClickHouse open-source project while working cross-functionally across engineering and product teams as we develop and expand our Cloud service offering. We are seeking a Senior Software Quality Engineer who will focus on improving the efficiency and quality of both our open-source and cloud offerings. You will build out automation of critical operational functions that ensure ClickHouse Cloud operates smoothly worldwide and at our massive scale. The ideal candidate for this position is someone with strong technical skills and a background in release engineering.

What will you do?

  • Build and enhance test automation frameworks and develop automated test cases.
  • Try out new features and ensure they land smoothly in Production.
  • Test cross-functional implementations across internal teams at ClickHouse.
  • Implement new testing strategies and automation for large and complex distributed systems.
  • Evaluate the new functionality of ClickHouse for each release, and identify opportunities in the existing codebase for improvement.
  • Engineer and improve existing testing infrastructure.

About you:

  • Extensive knowledge of SQL.
  • Previously worked in a similar SDET, Release Engineering, or QA role related to a classical database or distributed system.
  • Have hands-on experience with any programming language (Python, Go, C++).
  • Can read C++ code for validation.
  • Working knowledge of Git, Linux and shell scripting.
  • Experience with both manual testing and automation testing.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, including with remote teams. Ability to learn complex technology quickly in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
  • You have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within and across engineering teams.
  • You are a strong problem-solver and have solid production debugging skills.
  • You thrive in a fast-paced environment and see yourself as a partner with the business with the shared goal of moving the business forward.

New York Area / San Francisco Area - Salary Range
$157,000$232,000 USD
General US Remote Salary Range
$133,450$197,200 USD
Los Angeles, CA / Washington, DC - Salary Range
$141,300$208,800 USD
Compensation

For roles based in the United States, you can find above our typical starting salary ranges for this role, depending on your specific location. 

The positioning of offers within a certain range depends on various factors, including: candidate experience, qualifications, skills, business requirements and geographical location.

If you have any questions or comments about compensation as a candidate, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

Perks
  • Flexible work environment - ClickHouse is a globally distributed company and remote-friendly. We currently operate in 20 countries.
  • Healthcare - Employer contributions towards your healthcare.
  • Equity in the company - Every new team member who joins our company receives stock options.
  • Time off - Flexible time off in the US, generous entitlement in other countries.
  • A $500 Home office setup if you’re a remote employee.
  • Global Gatherings – We believe in the power of in-person connection and offer opportunities to engage with colleagues at company-wide offsites.

Culture - We All Shape It

As part of our first 500 employees, you will be instrumental in shaping our culture. 

Are you interested in finding out more about our culture?  Learn more about our values here.  Check out our blog posts or follow us on LinkedIn to find out more about what’s happening at ClickHouse.

Equal Opportunity & Privacy 

ClickHouse 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. 

Please see here for our Privacy Statement.

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The Company
HQ: Palo Alto, CA
91 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

ClickHouse is an open-source, column-oriented OLAP database management system that allows users to generate analytical reports using SQL queries in real-time. Its technology works 100-1000x faster than traditional database management systems, and processes hundreds of millions to over a billion rows and tens of gigabytes of data per server per second. With a widespread user base around the globe, the technology has received praise for its reliability, ease of use, and fault tolerance. Learn more at clickhouse.com.

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