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InterSystemsPosted 7 months ago

Distinguished Systems Developer - SQL Engine

$144,000–$205,000 year

On-siteBoston, Massachusetts, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelLargeHealthcare Tech

Job Summary

Design the core foundations of the next-generation query processing stack, optimizing across traditional analytics and emerging AI-driven workloads. Implement query parsing, validation, transformation, and logical/physical optimization over multi-model data including row, columnar, stream, and vector formats. Develop plan generation, adaptive execution strategies, and compiler-accelerated storage access patterns for AI workflows. Architect execution engines that enable fast vector search, graph traversal, and probabilistic joins within a familiar SQL interface. Mentor engineers, guide technical debates, and influence long-term system direction for the SQL Engine group. This role supports InterSystems' high-performance, hyper-capacity engine powering AI-native and real-time workloads for healthcare, finance, and supply chain customers.

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in systems-level or database internals engineering
  • Proven expertise in SQL query engines, optimizers, execution runtimes, or data compiler toolchains
  • Experience with multi-model data systems (SQL + JSON, vector search, graph traversal)
  • Expert in at least one systems programming languages, or LLVM-based codegen environments
  • Strong grasp of relational algebra, compiler construction, and data-intensive workloads

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with AI infrastructure or ML inference pipelines
  • Passion for designing software that balances performance, correctness, and usability
  • PHD degree or published research experience

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