About the job

The Software Engineer - Systems / C++ role at European Tech Recruit is an opportunity to work on the development of a next-generation transactional database from scratch. The position is based on-site in Edinburgh, Scotland, and offers visa sponsorship for candidates in the UK or EU nationals. As part of the team, the engineer will focus on systems research and development, working on key aspects such as distributed systems, operating systems, compilers, storage engines, and query processing. The responsibilities include analyzing requirements, designing and implementing technical components, and advancing data management frameworks for both cloud and device applications. Candidates should have an MSc or PhD in Computer Science or a related field with expertise in systems-level programming using C++. Experience with databases, storage engines, indexing engines, fault-tolerant computing, compilers, or distributed computing is highly desirable. Contributions to academic research in the field are considered a plus. This role offers a chance to collaborate with industry and academic experts while working on cutting-edge technology.