Principal Software Engineer - AI Platform Development (Azure PostgreSQL)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related technical field AND significant experience in systems-level engineering
• Proficiency in one or more systems programming languages such as C, C++, or Rust
• Experience with PostgreSQL or similar engines at the extension, indexing, or query execution level
• Proven track record of leading design and implementation of complex systems and delivering them to production

Nice to Haves

• Experience implementing vector indexes, ANN search algorithms, or semantic retrieval mechanisms
• Background in graph data modeling or graph query execution
• Familiarity with embedding generation, model hosting, or integration of LLMs into data pipelines
• Prior contributions to open-source databases or AI systems
• Demonstrated technical leadership, mentorship, and a collaborative, cross-functional mindset
• Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and building an inclusive, high-performing engineering culture

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and lead the development of core AI capabilities in PostgreSQL
• Architect in-database support for embedding pipelines and model integration
• Lead system-level design efforts
• Collaborate with product managers, researchers, and platform teams
• Contribute to production-grade implementation of complex systems
• Set technical direction and engineering quality standards
• Act as a technical connector across teams
• Stay current on trends in vector databases, graph systems, and AI workloads

Perks and Benefits

• Impact: Shape how developers build AI-powered applications
• Innovation: Work on technically challenging problems
• Growth: Expand your technical leadership and influence platform direction
• Community: Join a team that values deep systems thinking and open collaboration