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Senior Software Engineer, Database Team

United States, New York City · Job Posted December 11, 2025
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Job Description

Join a team that builds robust, real-time distributed systems for a cutting-edge database. We care about performance, reliability, scalability, and most of all learning and having fun together.

Job Responsibility

  • Collaborate with teammates to design and build database features that power AI applications
  • Learn how to tune performance and support reliability in distributed systems
  • Help Pinecone run smoothly on popular cloud providers
  • Take ownership of your work and grow your skills every day

Requirements

  • 3+ years of work experience - programming in Rust, Go, C++, or a comparable language
  • You’re genuinely curious about distributed systems and eager to dive deep into technical challenges
  • You approach problems with creativity and persistence, and you’re comfortable asking thoughtful questions or seeking feedback
  • You’re excited to learn, value constructive feedback, and appreciate mentorship

Nice to have

  • You have hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) or have demonstrated an ability to pick up new tools quickly
  • You’re comfortable thinking in async or multi-threaded environments, or can show you’re ready to learn
  • You’ve explored performance tools or have a track record of optimizing code for speed, reliability, or efficiency

What we offer

  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, and mental health resources)
  • 401(k) plan
  • Equity award
  • Flexible time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Annual company retreat
  • WFH equipment stipend
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