Senior Software Engineer, Presto Optimizer

At IBM, we are always striving to make the world's most innovative and reliable technology. We’re looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Presto Optimizer team and help us build the next generation of solutions.As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing the performance of the Presto query engine. You will design and implement features and optimizations to increase the performance of the Presto query engine, and collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure the Presto query engine is integrated with other components.We’re looking for a professional who has a passion for software engineering and has a strong understanding of query optimization algorithms. You should have excellent problem-solving skills and be able to quickly evaluate and prioritize tasks.The ideal candidate should have:• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field• 5+ years of experience in software engineering• Experience with query optimization algorithms• Experience with distributed systems• A working knowledge of Java or ScalaIf you’re excited about the opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative team of engineers, and have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and optimize the performance of the Presto query engine.
2. Design and implement features and optimizations to increase the performance of the Presto query engine.
3. Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure the Presto query engine is integrated with other components.
4. Analyze query optimization algorithms and evaluate and prioritize tasks.
5. Debug and maintain existing codebase.
6. Create and execute unit tests to ensure code quality.
7. Ensure the Presto query engine meets performance and accuracy requirements.
8. Keep abreast of industry trends and technology advancements.
9. Document and communicate changes to other teams.
10. Support the operations and maintenance of the Presto query engine.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Senior Software Engineer, Presto Optimizer in San Jose, CA, USA is $146,000 to $180,000 per year. The salary range will depend on the experience level and location of the job, as well as the company's size and industry.

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