# What we do
[ParadeDB](https://paradedb.com) is a Postgres-native alternative to Elasticsearch. We build state-of-the-art search (full-text, vector, and hybrid) and columnar analytics as a Postgres extension.
Companies like Modern Treasury, BILT Rewards, Alibaba Cloud, and many others use ParadeDB to:
* Eliminate ETL/change data capture tools
* Add transactional guarantees to their search indexes
* Perform JOINs on their search data
* Unify their search & transactional stack for agentic workloads
We're a small, focused team of engineers dedicated to creating an inclusive and enjoyable work environment. We’re primarily distributed across the United States and Canada, with a small office in San Francisco. We’re a Series A company with a flat structure, strong backing from investors, and plenty of room for growth.
# What we want
We’re looking for a distributed systems engineer to join our team full-time and help build ParadeDB Cloud.
ParadeDB Cloud is our managed database platform built on Kubernetes and CloudNativePG. We're building a cloud-native control plane and Kubernetes operators that make it easy for customers to deploy and operate ParadeDB at scale.
The ideal candidate should have:
* Meaningful experience building distributed systems, cloud platforms, Kubernetes operators/controllers, or similarly complex infrastructure software
* A solid understanding of Kubernetes internals, including reconciliation loops, controllers, CRDs, and cloud-native architecture
* Experience designing and building APIs, control planes, orchestration systems, or automation frameworks that manage stateful infrastructure
* Experience developing production software in Go and operating reliable production systems on Kubernetes
* Familiarity with infrastructure tooling such as Terraform, Helm, and Bash/Python
* Experience with CloudNativePG, database operators, database-as-a-service platforms, or other stateful systems is a plus
* Familiarity with Elasticsearch-type workloads, analytical databases, or high-performance data systems is a plus
* Contributions to high-quality open-source projects and prior experience at a small, high-performing startup are a plus
We're seeking someone creative, independent, and excited by difficult technical challenges. You'll bring thoughtful opinions, learn quickly, engage directly with customers, and help us build a world-class product.
# What you want
* You want to be part of the core team of a fast-growing infrastructure startup
* You want to build a cloud database platform from the ground up
* You’re passionate about distributed systems, databases, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure
* You’re excited to dive deep into Kubernetes and Postgres to build the best Postgres platform
* You’re excited about designing controllers, automation systems, and platform infrastructure that operate databases at scale
* You believe in open-source and want to contribute to building a sustainable open-source business
* You want autonomy over your work and the opportunity to make impactful design decisions
# What you'll do
* Design and contribute to building the ParadeDB Cloud control plane
* Design and implement Kubernetes controllers and operators for provisioning, operating, upgrading, and scaling ParadeDB clusters
* Build automation around backups, replication, failover, maintenance operations, monitoring, and lifecycle management
* Develop APIs, cloud integrations, and orchestration systems that power the ParadeDB Cloud platform
* Work closely with CloudNativePG and the broader Postgres ecosystem, contributing upstream when required
* Develop deployment, monitoring, and testing infrastructure around ParadeDB Cloud and the ParadeDB database product
* Engage directly with customers to understand their requirements and help shape the product roadmap
* Develop and maintain documentation, including API references and user guides
* Contribute to technical writing, product demos, and content marketing
* Help shape ParadeDB's product roadmap and technical direction
Official listing:
Visa sponsorship is offered for this role.
