Distinguished Systems Developer - SQL Engine

Responsibilities

• Build the next-generation query processing stack for traditional analytics and AI-driven workloads
• Contribute to query parsing, validation, transformation, and logical/physical optimization
• Design plan generation, adaptive execution strategies, and vectorized execution
• Implement compiler-accelerated storage access patterns for AI workflows
• Architect query optimization and execution components that scale across petabytes
• Mentor engineers and influence long-term system direction

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in systems-level or database internals engineering
• Proven expertise in SQL query engines, optimizers, execution runtimes, or data compiler toolchains
• Experience with multi-model data systems (SQL + JSON, vector search, graph traversal)
• Expert in at least one systems programming language or LLVM-based codegen environments
• Strong grasp of relational algebra, compiler construction, and data-intensive workloads

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AI infrastructure or ML inference pipelines
• PhD degree or published research experience

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement

About the Company

InterSystems is a creative data technology provider that delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications in healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain across more than 80 countries.