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Principal Data Architect, PostgreSQL Database - Ai & Data Platforms (AiDP)

Apple· Software and Services
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Sunnyvale, CA$262.5k - $394kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Lead PostgreSQL internals at Apple as a PostgreSQL committer to guide technical direction, represent Apple in the PostgreSQL community, mentor engineers, and align Apple's database needs with the upstream community for a large-scale, cloud relational database service.

Responsibilities

  • Mentor and grow engineers: lead design and code reviews, develop internal PostgreSQL internals expertise, attract and retain top talent.

Qualifications

  • Current or former committer to the PostgreSQL open source project.
  • Demonstrated, sustained record of contributing features to PostgreSQL that have been well received upstream.
  • BS in Computer Science/related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • High level of proficiency in C (and, where relevant, C++ or Rust).
  • Advanced understanding of data structures and algorithms in storage and indexing.
  • Deep knowledge of the internals of PostgreSQL.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and ability to set technical direction across teams.
  • MS or PhD in Computer Science/related field (MS with 8+ years or PhD with 5+ years of relevant experience).
  • Authorship of major PostgreSQL features or sustained maintainership of a significant subsystem of the database.
  • History of speaking at PostgreSQL developer conferences and mentoring other contributors.
  • Knowledge of Linux Kernel development and performance optimizations.

Skills

Required:PostgreSQL internalsC programmingSystems knowledgeDistributed systemsCommunication

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Education reimbursement for advancing career (tuition)
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation may be eligible
  • Apple stock programs (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
Last updated Sep 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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