Job Title: Senior/Staff Software Engineer

Company Name: Pinecone

Job Url: https://jobright.ai/jobs/info/69d54e9acdb525785fbcfbbf

Job Description: 
Pinecone
· 16 minutes ago
Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Database Team

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$190K/yr - $270K/yr

5+ years exp
77%
GOOD MATCH
100%
Exp. Level
53%
Skill
73%
Industry Exp.
Pinecone is the leading vector database for building AI applications at scale. They are seeking a Senior/Staff Software Engineer to design and build database features that power AI applications, ensuring performance and reliability in distributed systems.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Big Data
AI Infrastructure
Database
Generative AI
Semantic Search
Vertical Search

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Responsibilities
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

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Rust
Go
C++
Distributed systems
Cloud platforms
Asynchronous programming
Multi-threaded programming
Performance optimization
Curiosity
Persistence
Openness to feedback
Mentorship appreciation
Required
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
Preferred
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

Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, and mental health resources)
401(k) plan
Equity award
Flexible time off
Paid parental leave
Annual company retreat