About the job
SingleStore develops a real-time data platform used by demanding applications around the world. The engineering team builds and maintains a cloud-native architecture that supports both high-performance transactional and analytical workloads. Code is shipped to production throughout the year, with engineers working closely alongside Product, Sales, and Go-To-Market teams to help drive business results.
Role overview
The Helios team seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design and deliver key features for SingleStore’s cloud-managed service. This position focuses on building and maintaining cloud-based metering and billing systems that support the company’s revenue streams. The work involves distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and database technology. Senior engineers in this role take ownership of large projects that directly affect the cloud platform and company revenue.
Responsibilities include leading the development of bookkeeping systems and integrations that process millions in cloud revenue. The role requires a high level of attention to detail, setting technical direction, and solving complex system-level challenges. Technical leadership and mentorship are important, but the position remains hands-on with development work.
Collaboration with Product and customer-facing teams is essential to ensure the platform meets the needs of both enterprise clients and new users. The team values engineers who enjoy tackling deep technical challenges, take pride in building reliable systems, and are enthusiastic about mentoring others.
Note: SingleStore is considering candidates at multiple levels for this opening. Final leveling (Senior, Staff, or Principal) will be determined based on experience, impact, and technical leadership demonstrated during interviews.
What you will do
- Lead technical design and decision-making for major projects that shape the cloud platform.
- Design and implement new features across networking, control plane, and managed service infrastructure.
- Tackle complex, mission-critical system problems with scalable and maintainable solutions.
- Work with Product Management to translate business and customer needs into technical solutions.
- Investigate and resolve challenging issues in both production and development environments while balancing multiple priorities.
- Communicate complex technical decisions and trade-offs, explaining their impact on system performance, reliability, and business outcomes.
- Mentor junior engineers and help foster a culture of learning and improvement.
Location
This position is open to candidates based in the United States.

