Senior Software Engineer, Enterprise

TigerData (creators of TimescaleDB)

Software Engineer building and supporting on-prem enterprise PostgreSQL platform for data infrastructure. Collaborating across the full stack and solving real-world infrastructure challenges.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational software engineering capabilities with a focus on backend services and user-facing tooling, utilizing Go and TypeScript. Proficient in collaborating within cross-functional teams and adapting to evolving priorities while leveraging AI tools for development.

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Go ProgrammingTypeScript DevelopmentPostgreSQL KnowledgeAnsible Configuration ManagementAI Coding Tools Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringBackend Services DevelopmentUser-Facing ToolingDeployment AutomationUnit TestingEnd-to-End TestingLinux FundamentalsDistributed Systems

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ReactAnsibleAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Operational ToolingProduct LifecycleCustomer Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleDistributed SystemsGoLinuxPostgresReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Learning from and contributing to the design and development of TimescaleDB Enterprise, our on-prem deployment and management platform.
Developing core product capabilities under guidance, including:
- management consoles and user-facing tooling (React + TypeScript)
- backend APIs and services (Go)
- deployment workflows and configuration management (Ansible)
- operational tooling for production PostgreSQL databases
- and customer administration experiences.
Writing tests at every level, from unit tests to automated end-to-end testing against real infrastructure.
Gaining experience in technical decisions across the product lifecycle, balancing speed, maintainability, and customer experience.
Working with senior engineers to understand operational requirements and translate them into pragmatic product solutions.
Implementing new features while learning to improve reliability, usability, and operational simplicity.
Collaborating with Platform Engineering and cross-functional stakeholders across Product, Support, and Sales Engineering.
Supporting the implementation of the long-term product and technical direction of the Enterprise platform.
Learning to operate effectively in ambiguous environments where priorities evolve and engineers are expected to drive clarity.
Leveraging AI tools daily to accelerate development, debugging, and product iteration workflows.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Foundational software engineering experience (roughly 1-3 years, including internships or substantial projects), ideally with exposure to backend services, developer platforms, or infrastructure tools.
Working knowledge of Go or TypeScript, or a track record of picking up new languages quickly.
Comfort with Linux fundamentals: the shell, SSH, services, containers, and basic networking.
An interest in working across multiple layers of a system, from backend services to user-facing tooling.
Familiarity and growing proficiency with AI coding tools.
Basic knowledge of PostgreSQL, distributed systems, or deployment automation is a strong plus.
Experience working in collaborative environments with other technical contributors.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible PTO and comprehensive family leave
Fridays off in August 😎
Fully remote opportunities globally
Stock options for long-term growth
Monthly WiFi stipend
Professional development and educational resources 📚
Premium insurance options for you and your family (US-based employees)