5+ years of experience in QA and testing performance frameworks
Proficiency in Rust or willingness to learn with knowledge of C++ or Golang
Strong foundation in computer science principles with a Bachelor's degree
Experience with AI tools for problem-solving and log analysis
Familiarity with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
Responsibilities
Own and execute automated reliability, regression, and correctness tests in the CI/CD pipeline
Implement repeatable test contracts to validate query accuracy and database performance
Differentiate between functional validation and exhaustive reliability testing
Collaborate with developers to create formal test constraints from engineering specs
Investigate performance data variations and identify potential bottlenecks
Participate in an on-call rotation as needed
Develop automated reports to detect latency regressions and resource issues
Benefits
100% employee coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Time Off for a better work-life balance
Company contribution to flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Wellness programs to support employee health
Annual budget for professional development
Access to financial planning and legal advice services
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled individual contributor (IC) with background knowledge on Database and QA to join the Database Performance and Reliability Team. In this role, you will be working closely on the InfluxDB Enterprise 3 product and be instrumental in ensuring the reliability, correctness, stability and high performance of our core database platform across complex data models and workloads. AI is integrated into our daily workflow, proficiency and hands-on experience with AI-driven tools and techniques are essential.
What you'll be doing
Own and execute automated reliability, regression, and correctness test workflows within the CI/CD pipeline.
Implement and maintain repeatable test contracts utilizing frameworks like internal tools to validate query accuracy, product lifecycle, database compactions, and recoverability.
Differentiate between standard functional validation and exhaustive reliability testing-simulating real-world customer workloads, database restarts, memory exhaustion, and deployments.
Collaborate closely with core developers to convert high-level engineering specifications and customer root-cause analyses into formal, repeatable test constraints.
Investigate complex performance data variations, capture system profiles, and proactively identify architectural bottlenecks before production deployment.
Be part of an on-call rotation when need arises.
Develop and Review automated reports on a regular cadence to flag suspicious query latency regressions, data divergence bugs, or resource starvation issues to relevant engineering stakeholders.
What we're looking for
Coding Proficiency: Deep hands-on experience developing using Rust (highly preferred) or a desire to learn Rust with system experience in [C++|Golang].
Strong QA and Testing Experience: Proven track record in performance, regression, and reliability validation frameworks. Ability to confidently establish repeatable baselines for distributed data systems.
Solid understanding of CS fundamentals with minimum Bachelor's degree and 5 years of work experience.
Comfort using modern AI assistants and tools (e.g., Claude) for quick troubleshooting, on-the-fly utility generation, and analyzing logs and pattern anomalies at scale.
Competency working with containerized environments and orchestration frameworks like Docker and Kubernetes, alongside modern CI utilities such as CircleCI.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively work asynchronously.
Bonus if you've had experience
Building distributed systems.
Working with database internals and various cloud vendors.
Participating in an on-call rotation.
Working with distributed products and teams.
Why Join InfluxData?
Contribute to validate the core features of our database.
Join an agile, collaborative team that is remote now and in the future that values innovation and open communication.
Be a part of a culture that is dynamic, supportive, and committed to open source.
If you're ready to work on the core of the future of InfluxDB and thrive within a high-performing team, apply to join us today!
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Interview Information:
Our interview process begins remotely. Interviews are typically conducted via Zoom. To ensure every candidate can participate, please let us know if you are unable to access Zoom. Some roles may require an in-person meeting with a team member as part of the final stage.
We offer fantastic benefits for full time employees; in the US these include:
Medical/dental/vision insurance with 100% coverage for employees
Company contribution to your FSA
Flexible Time Off - take the time you need
Life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
401(k)
Wellness programs
Annual professional development budget
Financial planning and legal advice
About InfluxData
InfluxData is a time series data platform that helps organizations collect, store, and analyze time-stamped data. The company's platform, InfluxDB, is a high-performance, distributed database that is optimized for time series data. InfluxData's solutions are used by a wide range of customers, including technology, financial services, and healthcare companies. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
