QuestDB (YC S20) Is Hiring a Core Database Engineer – C++ and Rust
5 hours ago
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- QuestDB is a specialized database for real-time time-series data, focusing on reliability, performance, and simplicity.
- The open-source database has 16k stars and is the fastest-growing in its category, backed by leading VCs and Y Combinator.
- Used by leading companies like OKX, Mizuho, and Airbus, as well as startups, across industries like Finance, Energy, and Space.
- The Core Database Engineer role involves improving QuestDB's performance and scalability using C++ and Java (zero-GC).
- Requirements include 3+ years in data-centric software, proficiency in C++ and Rust, and strong CS fundamentals.
- Benefits include equity, remote work, flexible hours, and a collaborative, international team culture.
- QuestDB values autonomy, transparency, and working with top-tier engineers to solve deep infrastructure challenges.