Senior Software Engineer Ecosystems

Requisition Number: 201681

External Description:

Our Team

Teradata’s Product Development Group is where cutting-edge innovations in data management turn into business value. Our outstanding team of database architects and software engineers work together to understand and advance emerging technologies to produce the next wave of big data analytic solutions. Teradata Database is the core of Teradata Massively Parallel Processing (MPP) systems that run on-premises and in hybrid clouds to manage and optimize sophisticated workloads.

The heart of Teradata Database is its best-in-class query optimization engine. We work on query optimization techniques in database and analytics engines, machine learning algorithms, scalability and elasticity issues, and many other exciting challenges related to performance, usability, accessibility and integration.

Your Opportunity

The Advanced analytics group at Teradata’s Product Development Group has an opening for Software Engineer. As a Software Engineer in the eco systems and language extensions group, you are expected to contribute to the design, development, and testing of new enhancements and advanced features for the Teradata Analytical Platform.

 Responsibilities / Interesting Work You’ll Do

·        Conceptualization, design, and implementations of in-database parallel execution of R functions and scripts utilizing Aster’s massively parallel platform

·        Design and implementation of R packages as client front end for Teradata & Aster parallel analytics functions

·        Apply strong software development best practices and discipline to work with cross functional groups to deliver high quality products

·        Participate in the development of client language API (R, Python, etc.) for applications that drive the distributed cluster processing

·        Collaborate closely with analytics and platform engineers on features development and performance optimization

·        Collaborate with data scientists and practitioners to ensure product usability

·        Build platform-quality code that’s well tested and reusable

·        Simplify complex user flows for analytical and administrative apps

·        Drive the development and support of key features of the platform front-ends throughout its life cycle, from conception to support and enhancement

·        Adhere to Teradata’s guidelines and design constraints for building reusable and extensible features that utilizes other Teradata shared services

 Qualifications / Experience

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, with at least five years of related research or industry, or

·        Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline, with at least three years of related research or industry experience, or

·        Ph.D. in Computer Science or related discipline

Ideally, you will also have the following

·        Top-notch programming skills in C++, Python, R, SQL

·        System development experience

·        Passionate, self-motivated, risk taker, pro-active, initiative taker, good communicator (written & verbal), creative, and team-oriented

·        Familiarity with various database technologies

·        Experience using Agile software development methods and tools

Location: Santa Clara, California.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

*Our total compensation approach includes a competitive base salary, 401(k), strong work/family programs, and medical, dental and disability coverage.

CountryEEOText_Description: Teradata invites all identities and backgrounds in the workplace. We work with deliberation and intent to ensure we are cultivating collaboration and inclusivity across our global organization. ​ We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

City: Santa Clara

State: California

Community / Marketing Title: Senior Software Engineer Ecosystems

Job Category: Engineering

Company Profile:

Our Company

At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That’s why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers—and our customers’ customers—to make better, more confident decisions. The world’s top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise.

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