MIT-Software Engineer-New Grad |Engine|

About this role

About SingleStore SingleStore is a distributed SQL database that brings transactions and analytics together in one high-performance platform. Our technology helps organizations work with data in real time across cloud and self-managed environments.

About the Engine Team The Database Engine team builds the core technology behind SingleStore, including query execution, optimization, storage, data ingestion, reliability, and performance. This is an opportunity to work on systems software that powers a production database used at significant scale.

About the Role As a University Graduate Software Engineer, you will work with experienced engineers to design, implement, test, and improve production-quality database software. You will own well-scoped projects, contribute to technical discussions, and develop a strong foundation in systems and database engineering.

Your work may include:

Developing features for the SingleStore database engine

Improving query execution, optimization, and runtime performance

Working on storage engines, indexing, transactions, or data management

Building reliable distributed-system components

Investigating and resolving performance, scalability, and correctness issues

Writing production code, tests, documentation, and technical designs

Collaborating with engineers, product managers, and cross-functional partners

Projects are delivered through regular release cycles, giving you the opportunity to see your work move from design to production.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, completed or expected by the start date

Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design

Programming experience in C++ or C

Understanding of operating systems, concurrency, multithreading, and computer architecture

Familiarity with Linux or Unix-based systems

Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and solve complex technical problems

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Coursework or project experience in databases, distributed systems, storage systems, compilers, or networking

Experience with database internals, query processing, indexing, or transaction systems

Experience debugging or optimizing systems-level software

Familiarity with performance profiling, memory management, or low-level programming

Experience contributing to production software or substantial technical projects

What You’ll Gain

Mentorship from experienced database and systems engineers

Hands-on experience building software that ships to production

Exposure to database internals, distributed systems, and large-scale performance engineering

Opportunities to collaborate across engineering and product teams

A supportive environment focused on technical growth and meaningful ownership

SingleStore values individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives and is committed to building inclusive, collaborative teams.