ScyllaDB is the #1 next-generation open-source NoSQL database being developed distributively in 15 countries (and counting) applying the highest standards of software engineering and performance optimization.
We support a healthy and productive work environment whether at home or in the office and looking for a brilliant hands-on Software Development Team Leader to join our distributed team and lead a super talented team
Responsibilities:
- Lead a world-class distributed team of 5–10 exceptionally talented developers, driving innovation and collaboration across time zones.
- Build ultra high-performance, performance-sensitive software in one of the most demanding open-source and Enterprise environments.
- Stay hands-on: design and develop new features, review and shape your team’s code (~50% of your time), and set the bar for technical excellence.
- Grow and mentor top talent - coach developers to reach their full potential while fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
- Communicate with clarity and impact - whether in public emails, commit messages, or bug reports, make your words as effective as your code.
- Collaborate across R&D and customer-facing teams - work closely with other engineering groups and partner with customer support to ensure smooth delivery and world-class user experience.
Requirements
- At least five years of experience building large-scale server, distributed, or parallel systems.
- Mastery of Modern and Post Modern C++ (C++20/23), including advanced language features, libraries, and idioms.
- A hands-on leader and relentless doer - a savvy coder who thrives on solving tough problems, raises the bar for technical excellence, combines sharp analytical thinking with decisive action, and inspires the team to win together.
- Experience in directly managing a distributed team is a plus.
- Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related subject is a plus.
- Experience working on database internals is a plus.
- Exceptional all-around collaboration and communication skills—able to connect seamlessly across teams, functions, and levels.
- Outstanding 360° communicator and collaborator, bridging gaps between engineering, product, and customer-facing teams.
- Proven ability to collaborate broadly and communicate with impact, ensuring alignment and clarity in every.
- Open source development experience is a plus.
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What We Do
ScyllaDB is the database for data-intensive apps that require high performance and low latency. It enables teams to harness the ever-increasing computing power of modern infrastructures--eliminating barriers to scale as data grows. Unlike any other database, ScyllaDB is built with deep architectural advancements that enable exceptional end-user experiences at radically lower costs. Over 300 game-changing companies like Disney+ Hotstar, Expedia, FireEye, Discord, Crypto.com, Zillow, Starbucks, Comcast, and Samsung use ScyllaDB for their toughest database challenges. ScyllaDB is available as free open source software, a fully-supported enterprise product, and a fully managed service on multiple cloud providers. For more information: ScyllaDB.com
