Senior Software Engineer - Query Engine & Database Systems

Requirements:

• University degree in Computer Science or comparable education
• Experience in system programming with modern C++. Other languages, Java in particular, are a plus
• Solid knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Parallel Computing, Distributed Systems or Database Internals
• Experience in software development for productive systems (as senior 5+ years)
• Experience in cloud engineering, Linux systems, infrastructure as code, build systems, performance monitoring is a plus
• An analytical mindset with great understanding of performance and algorithms
• Excellent communication skills in English, German is a plus

What you'll be doing:

• Develop new concepts and algorithms for data management and query execution
• Challenge and benchmark our solutions using performance engineering principles
• Shape and contribute to our development and maintenance processes
• Communicate and coordinate with stakeholders and customers
• Take responsibility for the performance, scalability, and reliability of our solutions
• Support in problem-solving and optimization
• Mentor project teams and more junior engineers
• Lead projects and define technical roadmaps
• Take full responsibility from end-to-end - from problem to solution

Perks and Benefits:

• Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations.
• Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.
• Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
• Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
• Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
• Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance.
• Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.
• Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
• Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core values—Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision.