The role involves building core infrastructure for search and vector search capabilities within a database environment. The individual will define technical roadmaps and lead the architecture of indexing and query execution engines. Responsibilities include driving complex multi-team initiatives and establishing technical consensus across global engineering groups. The position requires hardening infrastructure through resource management and system safeguards to ensure high availability. Additionally, the role focuses on mentoring team members and standardizing engineering processes to improve execution velocity.

Candidates must possess at least eight years of experience in data management systems or distributed infrastructure. Proficiency in Java and Rust is required, along with a proven track record of designing and operating distributed systems or cloud services at scale. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to reason about physical layer system constraints, including data consistency and durability. The role requires experience operating at a Staff or Principal scope, specifically in defining technical direction and resolving cross-team ambiguity.