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Senior Software Engineer, Database TeamMenlo Ventures • San Francisco, CA, United States
Senior Software Engineer, Database Team

Senior Software Engineer, Database Team

Menlo Ventures • San Francisco, CA, United States
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Location

New York City

Employment Type

Full time

Department

R&D

Compensation

  • $160K – $185K
  • Offers Equity

At Pinecone, the pay range listed is the cash compensation range. Total compensation also includes an equity award for full-time roles. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of candidate‑specific factors like geographic location, skills, experience, and certifications, leveraging the entire range.

About Pinecone

Pinecone is the leading vector database for building accurate and performant AI applications at scale in production. Pinecone's mission is to make AI knowledgeable. More than 5000 customers across various industries have shipped AI applications faster and more confidently with Pinecone's developer‑friendly technology. Pinecone is based in New York and raised $138M in funding from Andreessen Horowitz, ICONIQ, Menlo Ventures, and Wing Venture Capital.

About the Team and Role :

Join a team that builds robust, real‑time distributed systems for a cutting‑edge database. We care about performance, reliability, scalability, and most of all learning and having fun together. Whether you’re a seasoned coder or just getting started, if you’re passionate about technology and eager to learn, you’ll fit right in.

Who we are :

  • We show up to work, ready to collaborate and build technologies that make a difference, with people who genuinely care.
  • We chase improvements such as tail latencies, bytes throughput, cache hit rate, and operational cost efficiency.
  • We believe learning is ongoing and that even the most complex problems can have simple solutions.
  • What You’ll Do :

  • Collaborate with teammates to design and build database features that power AI applications.
  • Learn how to tune performance and support reliability in distributed systems (don’t worry, we’ll guide you).
  • Help Pinecone run smoothly on popular cloud providers.
  • Take ownership of your work and grow your skills every day.
  • Have fun.
  • Who You Are :

  • 2+ years of work experience - programming in Rust, Go, C++, or a comparable language.
  • You’re genuinely curious about distributed systems and eager to dive deep into technical challenges.
  • You approach problems with creativity and persistence, and you’re comfortable asking thoughtful questions or seeking feedback.
  • You’re excited to learn, value constructive feedback, and appreciate mentorship.
  • Bonus Points :

  • You have hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) or have demonstrated an ability to pick up new tools quickly.
  • You’re comfortable thinking in async or multi‑threaded environments, or can show you’re ready to learn.
  • You’ve explored performance tools or have a track record of optimizing code for speed, reliability, or efficiency.
  • Perks & Benefits :

  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, and mental health resources)
  • 401(k) plan
  • Equity award
  • Flexible time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Annual company retreat
  • WFH equipment stipend
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are the cornerstone of everything we do at Pinecone. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in a job description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications listed in this posting. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti‑discrimination laws.

    Compensation Range : $160K - $185K

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