Software Engineer - MySQL (Remote)

Percona is looking for a flexible and efficient C/C++ Software Engineer to join its Open Source Software Development team. You will work on the Percona Server for MySQL, Percona XtraBackup, Percona XtraDB Cluster and Oracle MySQL.

• Design and implement new features and improvements
• Diagnose and fix defects in Percona Server for MySQL, Percona XtraBackup, Percona XtraDB Cluster and Oracle MySQL products
• Perform periodic source code merges from other open source repositories
• Contribute to upstream projects that we leverage to bring our own solutions to the community
• Develop test cases for continuous integration deployment
• Participate in code and design reviews
• Mentor and guide other team members in their own career development
• Blog, present and evangelize our software to help increase adoption and keep our thriving community growing
• Engage with other departments in Percona to ensure we’re delivering value driven solutions

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in C/C++ development and object oriented design
• Strong understanding of SQL databases, preferably MySQL
• Strong understanding of DBMS internal algorithms such as those used in query optimiser, B-tree indexing, multiversion concurrency control, ARIES crash recovery, and others
• Strong understanding of compression and encryption algorithms and techniques
• Experience with client/server or distributed network communication systems
• Experience with high concurrency threading models, atomics, and locking primitives
• Knowledge of various programming and scripting languages such as BASH, Perl, and Python
• Proficiency with tools like gdb and strace
• Proficiency with git, github, and source code management methodologies
• Knowledge of Open Source software concepts and community

• Flexible work hours
• All your equipment for your remote office
• Funds for career development (external training, certifications, conferences)
• Ongoing connectivity allowances
• Opportunity to participate in our equity incentive plan
• Various paid time off programs
• Support for a healthy work/life balance such as The Percona Adventure Team, Work-from-Anywhere, FlowDays, FryDays
• Support being socially responsible through our PAVE volunteering program and Women Transforming Technology