Exasol’s Analytics Engine accelerates insights from the world’s data. It is purpose-built to handle the most demanding data workloads at an unmatched price/performance ratio. Our in-memory, massively parallel processing (MPP) technology is specifically designed for analytics, enabling businesses to turn data into actionable insights.

At Exasol, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in data analytics, and we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and help shape the future of data technology. Join our diverse, remote-first team where more than 30+ languages (and counting!) are spoken, and every voice is valued. We are looking for passionate individuals who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to help shape the future of data technology.

Overview

We’re looking for a (Junior) Software Engineer to join our Platform team at Exasol. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to the core infrastructure of our high-performance, distributed database system. You’ll help improve the robustness, fault tolerance, and scalability of the platform, and support the development of tools that make it easier to manage and automate.

We are looking to fill two (2) openings for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining services and libraries using C++ and Python.
• Support the implementation of features related to process management, messaging, and cluster coordination.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to learn best practices and contribute to technical discussions.
• Help improve system performance and reliability through testing and iterative development.
• Contribute to team planning and reviews.
• Diagnose issues like unexpected crashes, hangs, failure recovery problems, performance bottlenecks, or resource leaks.
• Perform root cause analysis work for incidents reported on customer systems.
• Document your work and share knowledge with the team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Some experience with C++, Python, or Go (internship or personal projects).
• Basic understanding of Linux systems and command-line tools.
• Willingness to learn and grow in areas like distributed systems and backend development.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Team-oriented mindset and strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Familiarity with asynchronous programming (Async IO).
• Exposure to database systems or interest in data infrastructure.
• Experience working in collaborative environments or on open-source projects.

How We Work at Exasol

• Own Your Impact: At Exasol, you are not just a cog in the machine; you will step into immediate ownership of projects, driving them forward with a refreshing level of autonomy.
• Thrive in a Global Team: Join a vibrant, international community where diversity is celebrated, collaboration is key, and feedback fuels growth.
• Learn, Grow, Lead: We are invested in your development! Continuous knowledge-sharing, "Coffee and Learn" sessions, exciting events, and dedicated leadership programs empower you to soar.
• Work on Your Terms: Flexibility is the name of the game! Enjoy adaptable hours, remote options, and "workcations" for the ultimate work-life balance.
• Growth That Goes Beyond the Office: Dive into a comprehensive onboarding experience, fun team events, and a deep commitment to diversity and sustainability. We care about your holistic well-being.
• Rewards that Matter: Monthly home office allowance, volunteering options, floating days, and secure pension plans (location-dependent) prove we value your contributions.

Our values drive our unique and inclusive culture; discover how they shape your Exasol experience. Learn more about our core values at Exasol.

About Exasol

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Exasol is a proud equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment and therefore base all our employment selection decisions, within all aspects of our business, on experience, skill, and integrity. We strongly encourage applicants from all walks to life to apply for our positions, irrespective of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, etc.