Database Platform Engineer

Deep Expertise in PostgreSQL – Hands-on experience with query optimization, schema design, indexing, migrations, and troubleshooting complex database issues.
Clear and empathetic communication skills.
Cross-Team Collaboration – Proven ability to work across engineering teams, effectively prioritize tasks, and balance project-specific work with broader system-wide improvements.
Database Observability – Experience implementing and utilizing monitoring tools to gain insights into database performance, reliability, and usage patterns.
Cost Optimization – Strong understanding of database cost management strategies, including performance tuning, indexing strategies, and cloud cost reduction techniques.
Your working hours overlap with 9am-5pm PT for at least 20 hours per week so we have time to collaborate synchronously when necessary.

Familiarize yourself with the current database architecture, telemetry pipelines, and key pain points related to performance and data flows.
Collaborate with key teams to identify immediate optimizations and develop a short-term improvement plan.
Implement optimizations to improve query performance, indexing, and data ingestion latency.
Establish database best practices (e.g., schema design, query optimization) and document them for adoption across teams.
Lead the design and implementation of foundational changes to improve database scalability, reliability, and performance.
Collaborate with the Metrics and Operations team to design efficient telemetry pipelines and reduce data pipeline failures.
Design and implement a scalable, self-service database architecture that supports future growth while minimizing manual intervention.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure ongoing improvements in data migrations, schema evolution, and disaster recovery.

No preferred qualifications provided.