Backend Engineer: Cloud-Scale DuckDB (C++/Rust)
Summary
Builds and optimizes the core DuckDB engine (C++/Rust) for local and cloud analytics, collaborating with open-source DuckDB Labs and cross-functional teams.
MotherDuck seeks an experienced backend engineer to advance the core DuckDB stack for both local and cloud deployment. You will drive major projects, work across frontend, platform, and infra teams, and help enable high-performance analytics in a hybrid work environment.
The role emphasizes deep expertise in C++/Rust/Java, distributed systems, and a passion for open-source collaboration with DuckDB Labs. Flexible remote options in Europe are available.