Platform Database Engineer

Do you dream of working with cutting-edge technology for a category-defining product? Are you interested in collaborating with the smartest problem-solvers and change-makers in the autonomous building industry? PassiveLogic is looking for a highly-motivated and dedicated Platform Database Engineer who is well-versed in distributed database technologies and committed to designing and continuously improving edge data storage management software. 

What you will be doing:

The Platform Database Engineer will design and develop database management software for PassiveLogic’s Hive Controller embedded device.

The Hive Controller combines PassiveLogic's Autonomous Building Platform technology with state-of-the-art wireless sensors, intelligent I/O, and a user interface — all in a simple plug & play appliance that runs at the edge. It acts as a scalable, distributed compute and data storage system for customers throughout the Building Automation industry. Learn more about the Hive here.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement software to manage the installation, configuration, and upgrading of a distributed, fault-tolerant database
• Design systems for back up and safely retaining customer data
• Analyze existing SQL schema to identify potential areas for improvement
• Review database changes to ensure all database standards and database documentation is within compliance
• Build and prototype new services for our building automation platform
• Work with components including API design, distributed database design, and data collection and aggregation — all with a focus on security and scalability
• Work closely with the leadership team to understand PassiveLogic's business needs

About PassiveLogic

PassiveLogic is disrupting the world of automation with the first generalized platform for autonomy. Our first application for autonomy is buildings — the largest and most complex controlled infrastructure in the economy. Our culture is built on bringing together the most talented engineers, thinkers, and creatives — backed by the world’s leading investors — working collaboratively together to build the future we envision.

PassiveLogic’s infinitely configurable platform enables users to design their own custom autonomous systems. We've reinvented the fundamental principles of automation to replace legacy control logic with real-time control decisions at the edge, reducing the world’s carbon footprint, while paving the way for the future of smart cities. We are looking for team members who have a passion for technology and want to work on real-world solutions to some of the toughest problems.

You must have:

• B.S. in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of Software Engineering and Software Design experience
• Self-motivation, passion for technology, and a strong drive for results and continuous improvement
• Experience in multiple software paradigms, including data-driven, OOP, functional, and protocol-oriented software design
• Experience designing and maintaining relational database schemas
• PostgreSQL experience
• A passion for database performance

You should have:

• 3+ years experience in software development and coding a systems language (C/C++, Swift, Golang, etc.)
• Experience contributing to open source databases such as Postgres and SQLite
• An understanding of database principles and are comfortable writing SQL
• Experience deploying clustered databases such as Yugabyte, CockroachDB, etc.
• Experience applying high availability database methodologies

It’s helpful to have:

• A strong knowledge of Linux
• Swift language development experience
• Experience with or knowledge of Agile Software Development methodologies
• A security background
• A foundational understanding of autonomous systems design
• Experience mentoring and guiding junior team members

Compensation, Perks, & Benefits for the Platform Database Engineer:

• Competitive compensation
• Equity share
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, FSA, HSA, Disability, and Term Life Insurance
• Flex PTO
• Well-stocked break room snacks and catered lunch Monday through Friday
• Free ski passes (We are at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon)
• Free National Park passes
• We push our performance personally as well as professionally, and we do respect flexible hours around well-earned powder days

To apply for this Platform Database Engineer:

• A cover letter telling us why you're the perfect candidate for PassiveLogic
• A resume
• Extra mile — include a description of a project (of any type) you personally created, devised, built, managed, organized, or designed that was of your own self-initiative

We are looking for practitioners who are passionate about understanding people, committed to lifelong learning, and driven by the love of what they do. We know there are candidates who might not fit everything we’ve described above, or who might have experience and skills we haven’t considered. If that’s you, please apply.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are woven into our values and everything we do. We welcome all — come as you are and bring your whole self. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity every day by maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for our employees at every stage of their careers.

Legal Notice

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