Pinecone

Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Database Team

Pinecone

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York CityNew YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $190,000 - $270,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 5+ 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.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
RustGoC++distributed systemsperformance tuningcode optimizationasync programmingmulti-threading
Soft Skills
creativitypersistencecuriosityproblem-solvingwillingness to learnappreciation for feedbackmentorship