Database Researcher - C++ / Operating Systems / Distributed Systems / Database Management
Do you have solid C++ programming experience?
Knowledge or interest in Operating Systems, Distributed Systems and/or Database Management?
We're partnered with a global leader in tech and mobile/wireless development, and they're looking for a number of Database Researchers to join them them onsite on a permanent basis in Edinburgh in Scotland.
Please note, this role will require 100% onsite work with zero flexibility on hybrid working.
You must also be an EU passport holder or have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered
As a Database Researcher, you will focus on conducting systems research and empirical studies on both current and future data management and processing systems. You will analyze and define requirements for the next generation of database storage and query processing engines. Additionally, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and deploying essential technical components for advanced data management and processing systems. Your work will also involve exploring and enhancing cutting-edge data management and processing frameworks for both cloud environments and devices, among other tasks.
BSc/MSc/PhD in computer science
Familiarity with system design and implementation
Solid C++ programming experience
Proficiency in one or more other system-level programming languages (C, Rust, Java, Go, etc.).
Have experience in one or more of the following areas: transactional and/or analytical database management systems, query processing and optimisation, storage engines, indexing engines, concurrent/parallel algorithms and data structures, distributed computing, parallel programming frameworks, benchmarking and performance analysis, graph theory and graph algorithm design, programming/query languages, computer architecture, vectorised processing, operating systems, compilers, fault-tolerant systems (especially transactional systems), and hardware-software co-design.
Have published papers at top peer-reviewed conferences or journals in fields related to the above (desired but not essential).
In return you'll receive an excellent yearly salary, great career progression, working on some of the most advanced tech whilst working within a team of extremely talented individuals.
By applying to this role you understand that we may collect your personal data and store and process it on our systems.