✦ Luna Orbit — Database Administration

Principal Software Engineer – MarkLogic Database

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📍 Remote, US Remote 💰 $141K – $167K USD / year Posted March 27, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $141K – $167K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years 8+ years
Education Not specified
Category Database Administration

About this role

This role involves leading the design and development of core database features, focusing on performance, scalability, and reliability in a remote environment, primarily working with C++ and distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead database core development
  • Optimize system performance
  • Debug server issues
  • Design scalable systems
  • Collaborate with teams

Technical Overview

Focuses on database internals, core system development, C++, XQuery, JavaScript, Linux/Unix, Windows, and distributed multi-threaded systems, with an emphasis on debugging and performance optimization.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior database engineer with over 8 years of experience in database internals, core system development, and distributed multi-threaded systems, with strong C++ skills and familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.

Must-Have Skills

8+ years of experience in database internals or building core components5+ years in distributed and multi-threaded systemsAdvanced C++ coding skillsFamiliarity with Linux/Unix systemsKnowledge of database systems

Nice-to-Have Skills

XQueryJavaScript (Google V8)MarkLogic Server

Tools & Platforms

LinuxUnixWindowsMarkLogic Server

Required Skills

Database internalscore componentsC++XQueryJavaScriptLinuxUnixWindowsdistributed systemsmulti-threaded systemsdebugging server issues

Hard Skills

Database internalsCore componentsC++XQueryJavaScriptLinux/UnixWindowsDatabase systemsDistributed systemsMulti-threaded systemsDebugging server-side issues

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationProblem-solvingAnalytical thinkingCommunication

Industry & Role

Industry Information Technology
Job Function Developing and maintaining core database components
Role Subtype Database Internals Engineer
Tech Domains Linux, Unix, Windows, Database Systems

Keywords for Your Resume

Database internalsCore componentsC++XQueryJavaScriptLinuxUnixWindowsDistributed systemsMulti-threaded systemsDebugging server issuesDatabase systemsScalabilityPerformanceFault-tolerant systemsCore featuresDebugging

Deal Breakers

Less than 8 years of experience in database internals, Lack of advanced C++ skills, No experience with distributed or multi-threaded systems, No familiarity with Linux/Unix or Windows

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