About the Role
ClickHouse is launching a strategic Postgres initiative to extend our developer-first cloud platform, so teams can easily integrate Postgres with ClickHouse and power end-to-end data workflows.
We’re looking for a
Senior Software Engineer
to join the team building this platform. You’ll work across a range of areas — from control plane services and automation to operational tooling and developer experience. This is a
flexible, full-stack systems role
for an engineer who thrives in environments where boundaries are fluid, problems are complex, and impact is tangible.
What You’ll Do
Design and build backend services that orchestrate and manage database clusters in ClickHouse Cloud.
Extend our platform control plane — written in Ruby, Go, and TypeScript — to support new Postgres capabilities.
Contribute to PostgreSQL extensions and data plane agents, written in C, C++ or Rust
Contribute to automation and tooling that simplify cluster provisioning, scaling, and lifecycle management.
Collaborate with infrastructure, SRE, and product teams to ensure operational excellence, performance, and reliability.
Develop APIs and integrations that expose new Postgres functionality to customers and internal systems.
Improve observability, deployment safety, and debugging workflows for database services.
Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and on-call rotations, contributing to the overall reliability and velocity of the team.
Operate with autonomy — identifying opportunities, driving execution, and delivering meaningful impact.
About You
Experience:
6+ years in software engineering, ideally with experience building or operating database or cloud platform systems.
Postgres Expertise:
Deep understanding of
Postgres
— configuration, extensions, operations, and performance tuning.
Technical Skills:
Strong programming experience in one or several of
Ruby
,
Go
,
Rust, C
or
Python
(and willingness to work across languages).
Familiarity with
cloud infrastructure
,
APIs
, and automation tools (Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD).
Understanding of
distributed systems
, data replication, and service orchestration patterns.
Mindset:
Pragmatic, detail-oriented, and comfortable with both greenfield development and operational ownership.
Flexibility:
Happy to contribute where needed — from backend APIs and platform automation to Postgres internals and debugging.
Collaboration:
Strong communicator who works effectively across teams in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Ownership:
You operate with a
founder’s mindset
— take initiative, move quickly, and care deeply about outcomes.
Why Join Us
Be part of a
strategic new offering
that expands the scope and impact of ClickHouse Cloud.
Work with cutting-edge database and infrastructure technologies at scale.
Operate with high autonomy in a small, focused team that values deep expertise and collaboration.
Shape foundational systems for reliability, automation, and developer experience in managed database.
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Perks
Flexible work environment
Healthcare
Equity in the company
Time off
A USD$500 Home office setup
if you’re a remote employee.
Global Gatherings
– We believe in the power of in-person connection and offer opportunities to engage with colleagues at company-wide offsites.
Culture - We All Shape It
As part of a rapidly scaling start-up, you will be instrumental in shaping our culture.
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