Software Engineer II

Are you eager to be at the forefront of the database revolution? Do you want to work with cutting-edge NoSQL technology that Global 2000 customers rely on to solve their mission-critical Big Data challenges? MarkLogic is a powerful, agile, and trusted enterprise multi-model database used worldwide in industries such as media, government, financial services, healthcare, and more. Our customers bet their businesses on us, and we deliver.

As a member of the MarkLogic Database Engineering team, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of core MarkLogic Server components. This role is focused on hands-on software development in database internals and server-side systems, working collaboratively with other engineers, QA, and product stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-quality functionality.

This position is intended for an experienced individual contributor who is continuing to build depth in database technologies, distributed systems, and large-scale server software.

Software Development and System Engineering

• Design, develop, test, and maintain components of the MarkLogic Enterprise NoSQL Database.
• Implement server-side functionality using C++, XQuery, and JavaScript with a focus on correctness, performance, and maintainability.
• Contribute to enhancements related to database functionality, diagnostics, observability, and operational robustness.
• Participate in design and code reviews and contribute to technical discussions within the team.

Distributed and Multi-Platform Systems

• Develop and maintain software components that operate in distributed, multi-threaded environments.
• Ensure MarkLogic Server runs reliably across Linux, Windows, and containerized environments.
• Support deployment and operation of MarkLogic Server in cloud environments such as AWS and Azure.

Quality, Testing, and Debugging

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance engineers to define and implement effective testing strategies.
• Debug and resolve complex server-side issues using tools such as GDB.
• Address defects identified through testing, internal validation, or customer-reported issues.

Customer Support Collaboration

• Assist Support Engineers in diagnosing and resolving complex customer issues related to MarkLogic Server.
• Provide technical analysis and fixes for high-priority, customer-impacting problems.

Development Practices

• Use Git for source control and participate in code reviews following established engineering standards.
• Contribute to development automation and tooling using shell scripting where appropriate.
• Document implementation details and technical decisions as needed.

Your background:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Approximately 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong programming experience in C++, particularly in server-side or systems software.
• Solid understanding of:
  • Data structures and algorithms
  • Object-oriented programming principles
  • Linux/Unix operating systems
  • Multi-threaded and concurrent programming concepts
• Experience using Git or similar version control systems.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Additionally, it would be beneficial if you have:

• Experience working on database systems, distributed systems, or large-scale backend platforms.
• Familiarity with NoSQL and/or SQL-based databases.
• Experience with one or more additional languages such as JavaScript, or XQuery.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience with containerized environments (e.g., Docker).

Base Salary Range: $124,950 - $147,000
This position is also eligible to participate in our performance-based annual corporate bonus plan. Final base compensation is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, education, demonstrable experience, and allowance for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a robust benefits package, with details below.

If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we'd be happy to chat.

What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy:

• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan. Tuition Reimbursement program. Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback
• Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays. A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

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