InfluxData is the creator of InfluxDB, the leading time series platform used to collect, store, and analyze all time series data at any scale. Developers can query and analyze their time-stamped data in real-time to discover, interpret, and share new insights to gain a competitive edge. InfluxData is a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce. For more information, visit
www.influxdata.com.We're looking for programmers that have experience in Rust, and some exposure columnar database internals. We're adding to our team building InfluxDB 3.0, the future open source foundation of InfluxDB. InfluxDB 3.0 is a fast, columnar, time series database backed by object storage, written from the ground up in Rust, using Apache Arrow, Arrow Flight, and DataFusion. We're looking for people to work on the core database as well as other subsystems. This role is focused on our InfluxDB 3 OSS and Pro (single server) products.Our team is 100% remote now and in the future.
Being part of an on-call rotation is a requirement of this role. You’ll get the opportunity to contribute core features to our database as well as our operational systems.The application window will be open until at least October 4, 2024. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
What you'll be doing
Writing well tested high performance Rust code for a vectorized in-memory columnar store
Designing and implementing core components of InfluxDB 3 OSS and Pro (single server versions)
Communicating your ideas through design documents and documentation for other programmers
Performing code reviews for peers and open source contributors
Fixing issues encountered by customers and open source users
What you bring to the table
Strong CS fundamentals and a genuine love of programming
3+ years of backend experience in a mainstream language (Rust, C/C++, Go, etc.)
1+ year of solid Rust experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work asynchronously
Bonus Points
Experience working with database internals or other data intensive applications
Experience working with distributed teams
Experience working on a popular open source project
We offer fantastic benefits for full time employees; in the US these include:
Medical/dental/vision insurance with 100% coverage for employees and dependents
Company contribution to your FSA
Flexible Time Off - take the time you need
Life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
401(k)
Wellness programs
Annual professional development budget
Financial planning and legal advice
Our Core Values
Our employees are the heart of the company and only by having a core set of beliefs and values will we be successful. We hire and live by these core values:
We value each other
We get stuff done
We believe humility drives learning
We embrace failure
We are committed to open source
Visit our careers page to learn more about working at InfluxData.InfluxData is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by applicable law. To view our Know Your Rights Poster click HERETo view our CCPA policies click HEREIf you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this website to apply for a vacancy as a result of your disability.
You can request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to the recruiting team by emailing apply@influxdata.com. InfluxData does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters and recruitment agencies through our website, job board or directly to employees. InfluxData will not pay fees to any third-party agency, headhunter or company that does not have a signed agreement for this position in place.Beware of job scams and fraudulent offers! Our recruiters use @influxdata.com email addresses exclusively.
We do not conduct interviews via text or instant message and we do not ask candidates to download software other than Zoom, to purchase equipment through us, or to provide sensitive personally identifiable information such as bank accounts or social security numbers. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be from InfluxData from a different domain about a job offer, please report it as potential job fraud to law enforcement and to jobs@influxdata.com.Compensation Range: $120K - $170K
