Principle Software Engineer:   Database Optimizer Software 

Loction: San Diego, CA

Scope & Level of the position:

Teradata is seeking a Principle Software Engineer: Database Optimizer Architect to 

• Architect, design and drive the implementation of query optimization features for Teradata database software.
• Bring out-of-the box ideas to improve query performance that fit into the share nothing architecture.
• Review the architecture and design of the optimizer features and other features that interact with query optimizer.
• Research on advanced technologies, such as Machine learning techniques, and inject them into the Teradata Optimizer to further improve the optimizer’s capability to handle complex query.  
• Provide consultation and technical guidance within and outside of the team.
• Provide support for critical customer issues and provide consultation and review for sustaining DR fixes.
• Provide support and consultation for benchmark issues and questions.
• Train and guide the optimizer team on the current infrastructure and upcoming enhancements.
• Contribute to overall product roadmap discussion and actively participate in Concept and Roadmap Discussions.
• Evaluate New Technologies, tools and techniques for query optimizer applicability.
• Contribute to Query Optimizer overall Quality improvement.
• Should be capable to handle role of Product Owner and engage stake holders and guide Agile Team to go in right direction.
• Need to be Owner for multiple Product Roadmaps.

Specific technology, tools ,equipment, techniques & applications to be utilized:

The required skills for this position include:

• Strong knowledge of Query Optimization techniques.
• Experience of working on database internals of Complex database products.
• strong working knowledge of C++ and C programming language and Linux kernel interfaces (several years of experience or equivalent academic studies required)
• working knowledge of both Windows and UNIX operating systems is required
• thorough understanding of relational databases
• written and oral communication proficiency
• Knowledge of Agile Development is plus.
• ability to work effectively in a team environment
• strong analytical abilities involving complex software in a parallel processing environment
• ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• knowledge of software engineering practices and metrics

Qualifications/Educational Requirements: 

Master’s Degree Computer Science, or related field, or foreign equivalent, followed by ten years of progressive experience programming with C/C++ programming languages, working with UNIX and Linux operating systems, working with the design and construction of relational database engine software, and working with complex software in parallel processing environment.

OR

Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science, or related field, or foreign equivalent, followed by ten years of progressive experience programming with C/C++ programming languages, working with UNIX and Linux operating systems, working with the design and construction of relational database engine software, and working with complex software in parallel processing environment.

Number of Years of Experience Required:

10+ years of experience