ClickHouse
ClickHouse is seeking a Principal Database Performance Engineer to drive performance and scalability improvements for its high-performance analytics database service. The role involves owning the core of query execution and leading complex performance initiatives from initial analysis through production rollout. This position requires a deep understanding of database internals and a track record of delivering high-impact technical solutions.
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California, United States
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
2021
ClickHouse is a fast, open-source column-oriented OLAP database that enables real-time analytical queries and reporting using SQL. It’s built for high-throughput, low-latency analytics over large and streaming datasets, using columnar storage, compression, and distributed query execution to scale to petabyte workloads. Offered as self-managed software and as a managed cloud service, ClickHouse is chosen for its performance, scalability, SQL compatibility, and broad ecosystem of integrations for BI, observability, 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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