Senior Software Engineer-Query Optimizer

Requisition Number: 204847

External Description:

Our Team

Teradata Labs 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 Database Query Optimization group at Teradata Labs has an opening for Software Engineer III – Grade 11. As a Software Engineer III in the Database Query Optimization group, you are expected to contribute to the design, development, and testing of new enhancements and advanced features for the the Teradata Analytical Platform.

Responsibilities / Interesting Work You’ll Do

Perform competitive analysis of other database systems

Implement, validate, and test new database and novel query optimization features in an Agile form

Contribute to the delivery and continuous support of robust, resilient, and quality database products

Qualifications / Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, with at least 5 years of related research or industry, or

Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline, with at least 3 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:  San Diego, Ca. (Rancho Bernardo) or El Segundo

 

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: San Diego

State: California

Community / Marketing Title: Senior Software Engineer-Query Optimizer

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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