Software Engineer Intern - Database Kernels

PingCAP is one world-leading, one-stop, real-time HTAP database solution provider, and our mission is to build a database of the future, made by developers and for developers. Now our products TiDB have been trusted by large-scale industry leaders and adopted by over 2000 companies across different industries.

Our deep open-source community roots (32,000 stars on GitHub), innovative products, and inclusive culture are what draw passionate and dedicated people to our company.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement features for distributed database kernels.
• Ensure high-quality delivery of distributed database kernel features.
• Provide high-quality technical support to distributed database users.

Qualifications:

• Current student majoring in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Solid foundational knowledge in computer science, familiar with the Linux development environment, and proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go, Rust, Java, C, C++, or SQL.
• Familiar with common data structures and algorithms, with a strong passion for solving complex technical problems.
• Ability to provide various levels of testing for complex code functionality to deliver high-quality code.
• Passionate about fundamental technologies, strong learning ability, and good team communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passion for open source with contributions to open source projects (e.g. TiDB, TiKV, TiFlow).
• Some knowledge of distributed databases, such as compute engines, indexing, distributed systems, transactions, and relational databases.
• Participation in or achievements in programming competitions, such as ACM, TopCoder, corporate hackathons, or Talent Plan.

We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Come advance with us! In keeping with our values, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. PingCAP also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at PingCAP.