ScyllaDB

Description At Scylla Cloud, we deliver the power of ScyllaDB in a fully managed Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) platform serving global customers with demanding requirements around performance, availability, resiliency, security, and disaster recovery. We are looking for an ambitious, highly capable Full-Stack Software Engineer who leverages cutting-edge AI tools to multiply their productivity and own cloud features completely end-to-end, from initial design and architecture down to deployment, testing, and production support. We’re looking for cutting edge smart & capable engineers who can harness AI and can lead sophisticated projects from the requirement and design phases down to implementation, test and production delivery. Key Responsibilities • End-to-End Feature Ownership: Own cloud features complete end-to-end, including backend services, frontend user interfaces, database schema design, automated testing, CI/CD deployment, and post-release support. • AI-Accelerated Development: Efficiently utilize advanced AI coding assistants and AI-driven workflows (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, LLM-driven test generation) to design, code, debug, and deliver robust software at high velocity. • Frontend & Backend Engineering: Build and maintain scalable APIs and responsive, intuitive user interfaces (React, Go / Node.js). • Database & Infrastructure: Work with SQL/NoSQL databases and public cloud provider services to ensure high availability and optimal performance. • Quality & Automated Testing: Design, write, and execute comprehensive test suites (unit, integration, and E2E) to keep software stable and functional. • Production Support & Reliability: Participate in monitoring, troubleshooting, and supporting your delivered features in cloud environments. • Product & UX Collaboration: Work closely with Product and UX teams to rapidly turn concepts into seamless, user-friendly customer experiences. Requirements • AI Tools Proficiency: Hands-on experience and comfort using AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate coding, debugging, refactoring, and test creation. • Full-Stack Familiarity: Strong practical experience in both frontend (e.g., React, JavaScript/TypeScript) and backend development (e.g., Go, Node.js, Python, or Java). • Cloud & Databases: Familiarity with at least one major public cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and relational/NoSQL databases. • Communication: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; ability to document solutions and collaborate effectively. • Ownership Mindset: Strong problem-solving ability and an autonomous drive to research, troubleshoot, and see tasks through to production. Nice to Have / Advantages • Familiarity with distributed systems, NoSQL databases, or Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) architecture. • Experience with Linux environments, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and modern CI/CD pipelines. • Demonstrated history of building and shipping end-to-end personal projects or open-source contributions using AI-first workflows.

Description ScyllaDB is seeking a highly skilled Director of Software Engineering to lead our talented software development teams. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving the technical vision and strategy of our software products while ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster innovation, optimize processes, and mentor engineers, ultimately contributing to the success of our cutting-edge database technology. Responsibilities: • Manage a geographically distributed group of very talented 10-20 developers • Develop and implement technical strategies that enhance product delivery and performance. • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and professional development among team members. • Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables. • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of software development processes, implementing best practices as necessary. • Oversee the recruitment, training, and performance management of engineering staff, ensuring a high level of talent within the organization. • Act as a key decision-maker in technology choices and architecture, ensuring scalability and robustness of software solutions. • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, promoting best coding practices and collaboration. [Qualifications] • Extensive experience in low latency, high throughput low level applications (C/C++ experience - substantial advantage • Knowledge and experience in designing and delivering mission critical, highly available, clustered applications • Knowledge and experience in database and/or storage technologies - advantage • Leading the requirements, design, development, quality assurance and overall delivery end to end of related features, bug fixes and enhancements. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. • A minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. • Proven track record of managing large-scale software projects and leading engineering teams to success. • Experience with cloud computing technologies and distributed systems is highly desirable. • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. • Demonstrated ability to drive technical innovation and adapt to changing market demands. • Passion for technology and a deep understanding of software engineering principles.

Description ScyllaDB is the leading next-generation NoSQL database, built for teams that need extreme throughput and predictable low latency at massive scale. Our engineers work across 15+ countries, and we hold ourselves to the highest standards of software engineering and performance optimization. Every microsecond counts here, and so does every engineer. The Role: We’re looking for a hands-on Software Development Team Leader to lead a small, exceptionally talented team at the heart of the ScyllaDB server. This is not a “manager who used to code” role. You’ll spend about half your time writing and reviewing code, and the other half helping your team do the best work of their careers. What Your Team Owns: Your group is responsible for the ScyllaDB server core, the layers that decide how data is stored, moved, protected, and recovered: • The I/O stack and caches that keep latency low under heavy load • Data placement with tablets, ScyllaDB’s approach to elastic, dynamic data distribution • Compaction, repair, and compression, which keep data correct, consistent, and efficient over time • Encryption, backup, restore, and object storage management, so customers can trust ScyllaDB with their most critical data You’ll work closely with other core development teams, the cloud team, and our field teams, so you’ll see firsthand how your work affects some of the world’s most demanding production deployments. What You’ll Do • Lead, coach, and grow a distributed team of 4–6 talented engineers • Stay deeply hands-on, spending roughly 50% of your time designing, coding, and reviewing performance-sensitive software • Develop in the open, as part of a collaborative open-source community • Champion the use of AI tools to make the team faster and more effective • Communicate clearly and publicly through mailing lists, commit messages, design discussions, and bug reports • Partner with field, cloud, and core teams to turn real-world customer needs into robust engineering solutions Requirements • 5+ years of experience developing kernel or server-side systems • Strong, modern C++ skills (C++20) • A highly analytical mindset and a love of solving hard problems • A track record of raising the bar, both in your own code and in the people around you • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in a distributed environment Nice to Have • Experience with database internals • Hands-on experience with cloud object storage such as AWS S3 or Google Cloud Storage • Open-source development experience • A degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience

Description ScyllaDB is the database behind some of the most demanding, data-intensive applications in the world. Over 300 companies rely on ScyllaDB for their toughest database challenges. When a service needs to handle millions of operations per second with single-digit-millisecond latency, ScyllaDB is what makes it possible. We're a global, open-culture company with team members across 27 countries, we prioritize collaboration and openness to ensure our users' success. ScyllaDB is available as open source, a fully supported enterprise product, and a fully managed cloud service, and the company continues to grow quickly You'd be joining our Customer Experience team - currently five people spread across Portugal, the USA, and India. We're now looking for a team member based in Israel, where ScyllaDB has its HQ, putting you right alongside the engineers who build the product. It's a rare seat: close to the technology, close to the customers, and with real influence over both. The Role: We're looking for a hands-on Senior Solution Architect to lead our Pre-Sales and Proof-of-Concept work. You'll be the technical authority prospects trust when they're deciding whether to bet their most critical workloads on ScyllaDB and you'll thrive on the pace and ownership that come with a fast-growing company. Key Responsibilities • Win the technical case. Partner with our sales organization to demonstrate ScyllaDB's value to prospects and drive adoption. You'll own the "technical win" on every opportunity you touch. • Get prospects to production. Provide technical review and recommendations for deploying ScyllaDB in production environments, and help prospects set up, tune, and benchmark the database during Proof-of-Concept phases. • Build and document solutions. Design solutions on ScyllaDB and capture them in clear documentation — including integration guides and benchmarks of third-party tools working alongside our products. • Teach the technology. Develop training materials for ScyllaDB customers, and create and deliver training that helps users get the most out of the platform. • Connect the dots. Collaborate closely with other Solution Architects, and act as the bridge between customers and our product management and engineering teams - carrying real-world feedback back to the people building the product. Requirements • Pre-Sales / SA experience. 4+ years in a Pre-Sales or Solution Architect role, where you've owned the technical relationship with prospects and earned their trust. • Deep Linux fluency. Excellent working knowledge of Linux operating systems - you're comfortable operating, troubleshooting, and tuning in a Linux environment. • Startup instincts. Experience working in a startup environment, where ambiguity is normal, ownership is high, and moving fast matters. • A feel for selling services. Experience selling DBaaS or other service-oriented products, with an understanding of how technical value translates into a buying decision. • Hands-on NoSQL expertise. 2+ years deploying and managing NoSQL databases (including data modeling and deploying applications on systems like Cassandra/DataStax, MongoDB, or Redis). • Coding ability. A solid command of modern scripting languages (e.g. Python, Node.js) and/or popular programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Java, C#) - enough to build, integrate, and demonstrate, not just discuss. • Big-data ecosystem exposure. Hands-on experience with tools like Spark, Kafka, time-series databases, and graph databases. • A relevant foundation. An undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, or a similar field. • Outstanding communication. Exceptional written and verbal skills - you can explain complex technical concepts clearly to engineers and executives alike.