Software Engineer II – MarkLogic

Progress

Software Engineer II at Progress developing core systems for MarkLogic database. Involves hands-on work in database internals, server-side infrastructure, and contributing to mission-critical components.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $124,950 - $147,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsJavaScriptLinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, test, and maintain C++ components within the MarkLogic Server.
Contribute to core subsystems such as transactions, journaling, security, encryption, backup and restore, logging, storage abstractions, and server‑side execution engines.
Write correct, efficient, and maintainable code with attention to performance, durability, and security.
Develop and maintain software components that operate in distributed, multi-threaded environments.
Contribute to features and fixes related to availability, scalability, data durability, and fault tolerance.
Ensure server components operate reliably across Linux, Windows, and cloud environments.
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.
Participate in code and design reviews, learning established patterns and best practices for systems and database development.
Work with senior engineers, product management, and support teams to understand requirements and production usage.
Assist Support Engineers in diagnosing and resolving complex customer issues related to MarkLogic Server.
Provide technical analysis and fixes for customer-impacting problems.
Use Git‑based workflows and follow established development and engineering standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, preferably in systems or backend development.
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 transactions, write‑ahead logging, replication, or consistency models.
- Exposure to security concepts such as authentication, authorization, TLS/SSL, or encryption.
- Exposure to additional languages such as JavaScript or XQuery used in server‑side runtimes.
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

C++data structuresalgorithmsobject-oriented programmingmulti-threaded programmingconcurrent programmingdebuggingdatabase systemsdistributed systemssecurity concepts

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s degree in Software Engineering