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Pinecone

Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Database Team

Department
Engineering
Job Type / Location
onsite
Experience Required
5+ years
Posted On

About the Team and Role:

Join a team that builds robust, real-time distributed systems for a cutting-edge database. We care about performance, reliability, scalability, and most of all learning and having fun together. Whether you’re a seasoned coder or just getting started, if you’re passionate about technology and eager to learn, you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Do:

  • Collaborate with teammates to design and build database features that power AI applications.
  • Learn how to tune performance and support reliability in distributed systems (don’t worry, we’ll guide you).
  • Help Pinecone run smoothly on popular cloud providers.
  • Take ownership of your work and grow your skills every day.
  • Have fun.

Who You Are:

  • 5+ years of work experience - programming in Rust, Go, C++, or a comparable language.
  • You’re genuinely curious about distributed systems and eager to dive deep into technical challenges.
  • You approach problems with creativity and persistence, and you’re comfortable asking thoughtful questions or seeking feedback.
  • You’re excited to learn, value constructive feedback, and appreciate mentorship.

Bonus Points:

  • You have hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) or have demonstrated an ability to pick up new tools quickly.
  • You’re comfortable thinking in async or multi-threaded environments, or can show you’re ready to learn.
  • You’ve explored performance tools or have a track record of optimizing code for speed, reliability, or efficiency.

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