Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

High Performance Computing

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Zilliz

Zilliz

51-200 employees

Cloud-based vector database service provider

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$135k - $200kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Refresh Opportunities

Senior

San Carlos, CA, USA

Hybrid work model; requires some in-office presence.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
CUDA
C/C++
Requirements
  • Proficiency in C++ is a must.
  • Experience designing and developing large-scale infrastructure software such as distributed databases or parallel data processing frameworks is required.
  • Familiarity with parallel programming (e.g., OpenMP) and micro-optimization techniques.
  • Strong analytical skills and trouble-shooting ability. Strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
  • Experience in vector similarity search algorithms or GPU programming (e.g., CUDA) is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Optimize core algorithm libraries and create novel algorithms for vector preprocessing, index building, and querying.
  • Analyze algorithm performance, and formulate technical plans and benchmarks for improvements.
  • Participate in the development of high-performance vector indexing frameworks.
  • Provide support for the optimization of popular vector indexing algorithms.
  • Implement high-performance algorithms from research papers.

Zilliz provides a cloud-based vector database service that specializes in vector search applications, catering to over 5000 enterprises globally. Its main product, Zilliz Cloud, is a fully-managed service that allows businesses to deploy and scale vector search applications without the burden of maintaining complex infrastructure. This service is designed to handle large-scale vector data, capable of scaling up to 500 compute units and managing tens of billions of items. Zilliz differentiates itself from competitors by offering a platform that is compatible with various tech stacks, ensuring versatility for different business needs. The company prioritizes customer experience and data security, boasting a 99.9% uptime and compliance with SOC 2 standards. Zilliz aims to simplify data management for enterprises while enhancing data security through future features like Role-Based Access Control.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$109.9M

Headquarters

Shanghai, China

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

29%

2 year growth

78%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zilliz Cloud claims a 10X boost in vector search performance.
  • The global vector database market is projected to grow significantly by 2028.
  • Zilliz Cloud has expanded its global footprint to 12 regions, enhancing performance.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from vector database providers like Pinecone and Weaviate.
  • Rapid technological advancements in AI could outpace Zilliz's current offerings.
  • Reliance on cloud infrastructure providers poses risks related to service outages.

What makes Zilliz unique

  • Zilliz offers a cloud-based vector database service trusted by over 5000 enterprises.
  • The company simplifies complex data infrastructure management for AI/ML applications.
  • Zilliz Cloud BYOC empowers organizations with data sovereignty and compliance.

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