Neo4j
The Cypher Software Engineer role focuses on optimizing the core codebase that transforms query strings into efficient execution plans for the Neo4j graph database. This position involves enhancing the query planner and developing features to elevate the Cypher language and database capabilities. The engineer will work across the entire codebase, from the parser to storage files and indexes, requiring abstract thinking and design anticipation.
Headquarters
San Mateo, California, United States
Company Size
501-1000 employees
Founded
2007
Neo4j is a graph-first data platform that stores and queries connected data natively, enabling fast, complex traversals and graph analytics at scale. It provides the Cypher query language, a library of graph algorithms, ACID transactions, tooling and integrations, and cloud and enterprise offerings (including Neo4j Aura) for managed deployments. Organizations use Neo4j for use cases like fraud detection, recommendations, knowledge graphs, and network analysis because it makes relationships explicit, speeds query performance on connected data, and simplifies graph modeling and analytics.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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19% below the average for this role
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