Software Team Leader - Datatype

Who we are

We’re Redis. We built the product that runs the fast apps our world runs on. (If you checked the weather, used your credit card, or looked at your flight status online today, you’re welcome.) At Redis, you’ll work with the fastest, simplest technology in the business—whether you’re building it, telling its story, or selling it to our 10,000+ worldwide customers. We’re creating a faster world with simpler experiences. You in?

Why would you love this job?

Join the Datatypes Team at Redis and take a leading role in shaping the future of Redis modules. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in core Redis datatypes, contribute to the open-source community, and impact millions of users worldwide.

As a key member of the team, you will own and lead the development of Redis modules, focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability. This is a hands-on engineering role involving Rust and C development, as well as CI/CD pipeline integration. You’ll work in a dynamic and growing company, influencing the future of one of the most widely used database technologies.

What you’ll do:

Own and lead the development of Redis datatypes modules, driving innovation and performance improvements
Define technical roadmaps and influence key architectural decisions for Redis modules.
Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
Contribute to the open-source Redis community, shaping the future of the project.
Improve performance, reliability, and stability of Redis modules.
Take full ownership of key modules and drive them to success.
Write high-quality, efficient code in Rust and C.
Oversee and enhance CI pipelines to streamline development and deployment processes.

What will you need to have?

B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field
Experience leading teams, with a track record of driving initiatives to success
Strong understanding of databases, distributed systems, or low-level performance optimizations.
Ability to think strategically, define technical roadmaps, and influence key architectural decisions
Experience working in Agile development environments, with a focus on iteration and continuous improvement.
Extensive experience in low-level programming in C, C++, or Rust, with a deep understanding of its memory safety, concurrency features, and performance optimizations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on optimizing performance and solving complex technical challenges.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with a distributed team and contribute to collective goals.

Extra great if you have:

Hands-on experience working with Redis, particularly with its modules and API development.
A history of contributing to open-source projects, demonstrating your ability to collaborate and engage with the community.

As a global company, we value a culture of curiosity, diversity of thought, and innovation from our employees, customers, and partners. Redis is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees’ differences are celebrated and supported, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work. Redis is dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard, and every idea is respected.

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