VAST Data is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to help build the engine behind the next generation of scalable, AI-native data infrastructureIn this role, you will focus on the design and development of backend services powering our massively distributed, high-performance combined analytical and vector database, a critical component of VAST’s AI data platformThis is your opportunity to work at the intersection of low-level systems programming, distributed computing, and AI infrastructure—helping us push the boundaries of backend engineering for real-time, petabyte-scale data systemsArchitect and implement core backend components for a distributed vector database using C/C++Design highly scalable distributed data-structures and algorithms optimized for performance, concurrency, and fault toleranceDevelop backend services that enable fast search, efficient indexing, and real-time analytics over massive datasetsOptimize system performance across multi-threaded and multi-node environmentsEnsure low-latency,



high-throughput data access and manipulation across global deploymentsCollaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate backend capabilities into real-world impactExpertise in multi-threaded programming, memory management, and performance tuning5+ years of experience in backend engineering, with solid proficiency in low-level C and C++Hands-on experience designing and building distributed backend systems or infrastructure at scale Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience Proven track record of backend work on high-throughput databases, vector stores, or real-time processing engines Experience with distributed data-structures, algorithms and system reliability patterns Familiarity with query engine internals, indexing techniques, or storage layer optimizations Experience building or optimizing analytical or vector databases Knowledge of Python or Java for integration or tooling Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph D in a related technical field (distributed systems, backend architecture, database internals)#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Software Engineer (Database) (Vancouver)
🏢 Vast Data
📍 Vancouver