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Cockroach Labs

Cockroach Labs

501-1,000 employees

Develops distributed SQL database for cloud

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$47.6 - $50.48Hourly

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid work model; in-office presence required on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
CockroachDB
Microsoft Azure
Python
Java
AWS
Go
C/C++
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Are pursuing studies in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related technical field graduating between December 2025-December 2027.
  • Have had exposure to coursework on subjects like distributed systems, information security, cloud computing, or network security.
  • Are comfortable using programming languages like Go, C/C++, Java, and Python. We primarily use Go but if you're not familiar with it, you'll learn them while you're here.
  • Have past experience working in one of the three major cloud providers; AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Are genuinely interested in Cockroach Labs' mission and are excited to use CockroachDB in your projects.
Responsibilities
  • Assist in monitoring and responding to security incidents and alerts.
  • Perform vulnerability scans and assessments of company systems and applications.
  • Participate in security reviews of software designs, code, and architecture.
  • Help develop and refine security tools, scripts, and automation to improve security operations.
  • Research and report on emerging threats and vulnerabilities relevant to our environment.
  • Assist with the implementation and enforcement of security policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, development, and operations, to improve security posture.
  • Create documentation and runbooks for security technologies and processes.
  • Meet regularly with your Mentor and Manager to get feedback and continue refining your skills.

Cockroach Labs develops CockroachDB, a distributed SQL database tailored for cloud applications. This database is designed to manage data efficiently and reliably, making it suitable for businesses with complex transaction environments. CockroachDB automatically distributes data and workload across multiple regions, ensuring data availability and addressing data sovereignty concerns. The company offers various deployment options, including cloud-based services and on-premises installations, with a subscription-based pricing model that allows clients to scale their database capabilities as needed. Key features of CockroachDB include its ability to scale elastically, withstand disasters, and provide consistent SQL support, making it a dependable choice for businesses that prioritize data integrity and minimal downtime.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$632.9M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

25%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cockroach Labs' continuous innovation, such as the launch of CockroachDB 23.2 with enhanced disaster recovery and performance, keeps it at the forefront of the database management market.
  • Recognition as a 2023 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Cloud Database Management Systems highlights strong customer satisfaction and market trust.
  • Strategic partnerships and multi-cloud capabilities, including recent support for Azure, expand CockroachDB's reach and versatility.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of cloud databases is intense, with giants like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure posing significant threats.
  • The complexity of managing a distributed SQL database may require specialized skills, potentially limiting its adoption among smaller businesses.

What makes Cockroach Labs unique

  • CockroachDB's ability to automatically distribute data and workload across multiple regions ensures both local and global data availability, addressing data sovereignty concerns better than many competitors.
  • The database's resilience to machine, datacenter, and region failures provides a level of reliability that is crucial for businesses requiring uninterrupted data access.
  • Cockroach Labs' subscription-based pricing model allows for flexible scaling, making it accessible for both startups and large enterprises.

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