Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Database Team

Pinecone

Senior Software Engineer designing and building database features for AI applications at Pinecone. Collaborating with the team and helping to optimize performance in distributed systems.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $190,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoGoogle Cloud PlatformRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

RustGoC++distributed systemsperformance optimizationasync programmingmulti-threaded programming

Soft Skills

creativitypersistencecuriosityproblem-solvingwillingness to learnappreciation for feedbackmentorship