Senior Cloud Software Engineer - Database

ABOUT US:Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world's top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people's lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology. Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and continuously evolve cloud-native infrastructure storage platforms that support distributed databases, middleware systems, and large-scale data servicesDesign scalable and reliable storage platform capabilities, including data placement, sharding, replication, indexing, compaction, compression, validation, backup, and recovery frameworksBuild infrastructure storage solutions by integrating and extending open-source database, storage, and middleware technologies to meet enterprise-grade platform requirementsDrive automation for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and operational workflows using Terraform, Ansible, Go, and Python, including authoring Ansible playbooks and roles that orchestrate database operational tasks across large fleets of distributed database nodes, covering provisioning, configuration, rolling upgrades, patching, backup/restore, and recoveryDevelop reusable platform components and standardized storage capabilities that enable application teams and database teams to efficiently manage large-scale distributed data systemsWork closely with DBA teams to understand database platform requirements, storage-layer constraints, performance bottlenecks, and data governance needs, and translate them into scalable infrastructure solutionsPartner with DBAs to design and improve underlying database capabilities, including storage format optimization, indexing strategy, data partitioning, compaction policy, backup architecture, and recovery designEvaluate architecture trade-offs across performance, scalability, availability, consistency, cost, and operational complexity for distributed storage and database platformsDesign and implement performance optimization solutions across storage engines, system I/O, network communication, resource scheduling, and distributed data-processing pathsBuild observability, diagnostics, and automation capabilities as part of the platform design to improve system transparency, troubleshooting efficiency, and engineering productivityCollaborate with application engineering, DBA, SRE, architecture, and platform teams to standardize storage infrastructure capabilities and support the long-term evolution of the company's database and storage platformsRequirementsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field7+ years of experience in backend engineering, cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, database systems, storage infrastructure, or related areasSolid understanding of distributed system principles, including CAP, BASE, replication, sharding, load balancing, failure detection, consistency models, and fault toleranceHands-on experience designing or building distributed databases, storage systems, middleware platforms, message queues, or large-scale data-processing systemsStrong understanding of storage engine or database internals, including B+-tree, LSM-tree, indexing, compaction, compression, data validation, and storage optimizationExperience building platform-level capabilities or reusable infrastructure components for database, storage, or data-processing systemsProficiency in at least one programming language such as Go, Java, C++, Python, or RustHands-on experience with Ansible (playbooks, roles, inventory management, idempotent task design) and using it to automate database or distributed-system operational workflows at scaleSolid knowledge of Linux systems, networking fundamentals, file systems, I/O performance, and distributed system troubleshootingAbility to work closely with DBA teams and translate database requirements into infrastructure platform design and technical solutionsStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex performance, scalability, and reliability challenges in distributed systemsStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsPreferred QualificationsCloud-native infrastructure, Kubernetes, containerized platforms, or cloud storage servicesOpen-source systems such as Cassandra, Kafka, Redis, MySQL, VictoriaMetrics, Loki, ELK or similar technologiesDesigning systems with high QPS, low latency, large-scale storage, or strict availability requirementsMulti-region architecture, cross-site disaster recovery design, active-active architecture, hot/cold standby, or automated failover solutionsPartnering with DBA teams on database platform design, data governance, backup and recovery architecture, or storage-layer optimizationContributing to architecture reviews, technical design documents, platform standards, or infrastructure solution designBenefitsBase Salary Range: TBDFree snacks and drinksFully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents) Contributions to 401k fundsBi-annual reviews, and annual pay increasesHealth and wellness benefits, including free gym membershipQuarterly team-building eventsAt TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.