Yugabyte
About this role
A remote systems engineering job at Yugabyte, working in compiled languages on a distributed PostgreSQL compatible database. The requirement is 5 to 8 years with C or C++ preferred, and systems engineering fundamentals across distributed systems, operating systems and databases are called a must rather than a preference. Java, Go and Rust are accepted as the compiled language background, so this is not strictly a C++ only door. Knowledge of database internals, compilers or query planning and optimisation is listed as a plus, which suggests they will train the database specifics onto strong systems people. The posting carries a remote tag. This is the kind of role readers keep asking for: backend, deep, and not tied to a Bangalore office.
Who this is for
Required by the posting: 5 to 8 years of experience with compiled languages, C or C++ specifically named. A BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience. Systems engineering fundamentals covering distributed systems, operating systems and databases, and the posting states this is a must rather than a preference. Experience with compiled languages, with C/C++ preferred and Java, Go and Rust also accepted.
Listed as a plus rather than required: knowledge of database internals, compilers, and query planning or optimisation.
Location and working pattern: the board lists India and the posting carries a remote tag. Yugabyte describes its team as distributed across 12 or more countries and multiple time zones. Note that other Yugabyte requisitions on this board are tagged hybrid and name Bangalore or Pune, so the remote status is specific to this one; confirm it with the recruiter before you assume it.
One piece of boilerplate to ignore if you are applying from India: the posting carries a United States visa notice about H-1B sponsorship following a September 2025 proclamation. It is on Yugabyte's postings generally and has no bearing on an India based role.
Honest fit guidance: the interesting detail here is that the database specifics are a plus while the systems fundamentals are a must. If you have spent five or more years in C or C++ on operating systems, networking or storage work and have never touched a query planner, this is a realistic route into database engineering rather than a wall. Yugabyte is also open source, so you can read the codebase before you interview, which is a real advantage worth using.
Listed as a plus rather than required: knowledge of database internals, compilers, and query planning or optimisation.
Location and working pattern: the board lists India and the posting carries a remote tag. Yugabyte describes its team as distributed across 12 or more countries and multiple time zones. Note that other Yugabyte requisitions on this board are tagged hybrid and name Bangalore or Pune, so the remote status is specific to this one; confirm it with the recruiter before you assume it.
One piece of boilerplate to ignore if you are applying from India: the posting carries a United States visa notice about H-1B sponsorship following a September 2025 proclamation. It is on Yugabyte's postings generally and has no bearing on an India based role.
Honest fit guidance: the interesting detail here is that the database specifics are a plus while the systems fundamentals are a must. If you have spent five or more years in C or C++ on operating systems, networking or storage work and have never touched a query planner, this is a realistic route into database engineering rather than a wall. Yugabyte is also open source, so you can read the codebase before you interview, which is a real advantage worth using.
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