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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 in-office presence.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Proficiency in C++ is a must.
  • Embracing the engineering mentality. 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.
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 helps businesses manage and search large-scale vector data. Its main product, Zilliz Cloud, is a fully-managed service that allows companies to deploy and scale vector search applications without the need to build complex infrastructure. This service is designed to be compatible with various technology stacks, making it adaptable to different business requirements. Zilliz Cloud can handle vast amounts of data, supporting up to 500 compute units and serving tens of billions of items. Unlike many competitors, Zilliz emphasizes customer experience and data security, offering a 99.9% uptime guarantee and compliance with SOC 2 standards. The company's goal is to simplify data management for enterprises while ensuring high performance and security.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$115.5M

Headquarters

Shanghai, China

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

31%

2 year growth

60%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zilliz's partnerships with industry leaders like Confluent and its inclusion in initiatives like 'Data Streaming for AI' highlight its growing influence in the AI and data management sectors.
  • The launch of Milvus 2.4 with GPU indexing support and Zilliz Cloud BYOC demonstrates the company's commitment to innovation and addressing customer needs.
  • Zilliz's compliance with SOC 2 standards and planned support for RBAC enhance its appeal to security-conscious enterprises.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of vector databases and data management services is intensifying, with major players like Microsoft and Databricks making significant moves.
  • Reliance on cloud infrastructure means that any disruptions or security breaches could severely impact customer trust and operational stability.

What makes Zilliz unique

  • Zilliz's focus on vector search applications and its fully-managed cloud service sets it apart from general-purpose database providers.
  • The introduction of Zilliz Cloud BYOC offers unparalleled data sovereignty and compliance, a unique feature in the vector database market.
  • Zilliz's high-performance platform, capable of scaling up to 500 CU and serving tens of billions of items, provides a significant advantage over competitors.