Senior Researcher, Systems

Skills

About the Role

You will design performant algorithms and architectures for storage and recovery, in both single-node and distributed environments. You will research and evaluate new system architectures and approaches. You will work hands-on with low-level tooling and production code using C++, clang, LLVM, gdb, perf, Unix, and git. You will be expected to produce performant, production-grade implementations and iterate quickly on experimental results.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science or equivalent
• Significant research experience in databases or operating systems
• Research experience in systems verification, operating systems, multi-core algorithms, or systems architecture
• Experience writing performant algorithms
• Experience writing production-grade code
• Resourceful and self-motivated
• Collaborative
• Adaptive and able to make meaningful contributions in a fast-paced environment
• Curious about lower-level system details

Responsibilities

• Design performant algorithms and architectures related to storage or recovery in single-node or distributed environments
• Research new architectures
• Work with C++, clang, LLVM, gdb, perf, Unix, and git

Benefits

• Equity package
• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Unlimited paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Lunch and dinner stipend (in-office NYC)
• Monthly wellness benefit
• Paid parental leave