Senior Staff Software Engineer

Overview

At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That’s why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers—and our customers’ customers—to make better, more confident decisions. The world’s top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise.

Responsibilities / Interesting Work You’ll Do

• Candidate should have the skills to research and establish technical direction for complex feature development, and perform functional and performance problem analysis. As needed, candidate must be able to perform competitive analysis of competing database management systems and data integration solutions, and provide recommendations on Teradata offering changes to close competitive gaps and enhance competitive advantages
• Design, implement, validate, and test new database and novel query optimization features in an Agile form, and perform functional and performance analysis of code defects and correction of the defects
• Contribute to the delivery and continuous support of robust, resilient, and quality database products
• Lead and establish technical direction for a group of software engineers during feature development
• Help feature manager with technical aspects of features and projects including plan, track and provide status on large projects
  
  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science(B. Tech) or related discipline, with at least ten years of related research or industry, or
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science(M. Tech/MCA) or related discipline, with at least eight years of related research or industry experience, or
• D. in Computer Science or related discipline, with at least five years of related research or industry experience
• Technical leadership in composing very complex and visionary idea in cloud-based data management specifically query processing and optimization
  
  

• Familiarity with various database technologies
• Deep understanding of Amazon Web Services (AWS) / Public Cloud technologies and operations
• Demonstrated design skills for large scale, elastic and highly available cloud database services or distributed systems
• Top-notch programming skills in C++, Java, Python, R, SQL
• Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design, design patterns, and test driver development
• System development experience
• Debugging with complex software in a parallel processing environment
• Passionate, self-motivated, risk taker, pro-active, initiative taker, good communicator (written & verbal), creative, and team-oriented
• Experience using Agile software development methods and tools
  
  
  
  

We prioritize a people-first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success. We embrace a flexible work model because we trust our people to make decisions about how, when, and where they work. We focus on well-being because we care about our people and their ability to thrive both personally and professionally. We are an anti-racist company because our dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than a statement. It is a deep commitment to doing the work to foster an equitable environment that celebrates people for all of who they are.

Teradata invites all identities and backgrounds in the workplace. We work with deliberation and intent to ensure we are cultivating collaboration and inclusivity across our global organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.