Senior Software Engineer, Database Systems
TLDR
Build AI-native, cloud-native, lake-native database engines for Milvus and Vector Lakebase, spanning storage, query execution, and distributed systems.
About Zilliz
Zilliz is building the next generation of data infrastructure for AI. Founded in 2017 by the creators of Milvus, one of the world's most popular open-source vector databases, we help developers and enterprises build, deploy, and scale AI-powered applications, from semantic search and RAG to emerging agentic AI workloads.
Backed by $113 million in funding from leading global investors, Zilliz has established a strong presence in the AI infrastructure market. Milvus has earned over 46,000 GitHub stars, and our technology has reached more than 10,000 enterprise users worldwide. Companies including OpenEvidence, Exa, and Filevine rely on Zilliz Cloud to power their AI applications.
Building on our roots in vector database technology, we're expanding Zilliz Cloud into a broader AI data platform with Zilliz Vector Lakebase. As AI continues to reshape how applications are built and how data is used, we're focused on making the underlying infrastructure more powerful, scalable, and accessible to organizations worldwide.
The Database Systems team builds the core engine behind Milvus and Zilliz Cloud Vector Lakebase; spanning storage, query execution, indexing, load balancing, resource management, and distributed system architecture. We build the next generation of vector databases around three Natives:
- AI-Native: Born for AI and Agent workloads, with native support for vector data and semantic retrieval
- Cloud-Native: Designed for elastic scaling and large-scale operation in the cloud
- Lake-Native: Built on a data-lake architecture that works naturally with data at massive scale
For this team, scalability, performance, cost efficiency, and reliability are the core engineering goals.
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Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible family members.
- Unlimited PTO: Flexible paid time off to rest, recharge, and take care of personal needs.
- Competitive Compensation and Equity: Competitive cash compensation and long-term incentive opportunities, including stock options.
- 401(k) with Company Match: Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
Zilliz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Benefits
Equity Compensation
Competitive compensation (cash + equity)
Health Insurance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible family members
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and wellbeing days
Stock Options
Competitive cash compensation and long-term incentive opportunities, including stock options
Zilliz is a startup focused on building the leading vector database for enterprise-grade AI applications, created by the engineers behind Milvus, the most widely used open-source vector database. The company develops next-generation technologies that simplify data management, empowering organizations to quickly create and leverage AI applications and making vector databases accessible to all.
- Founded
- Founded 2017
- Employees
- 51-200 employees
- Industry
- computer software
- Funding stage
- Series B
- Total raised
- $110M raised