Senior Software Engineer

Teradata Corporation (SE)
Sacramento, CA

Overview

Our Company

At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That’s why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers—and our customers’ customers—to make better, more confident decisions. The world’s top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise.

What You'll Do

The Database Query Optimization group at Teradata Labs has an opening for Sr Software Engineer. In this role, you are expected to contribute to the design, development, and testing of new enhancements and advanced features for the Teradata Vantage Core Platform.

  • Responsible for all phases of agile software development life cycle from software design through customer support
  • Perform competitive analysis of other database systems and data integration solutions, and provide recommendations on Teradata offering changes to close competitive gaps and enhance competitive advantages
  • Design, implement, validate, and test new database and novel query optimization features in an Agile form, and perform functional and performance analysis of code defects and correction of the defects
  • Contribute to the delivery and continuous support of robust, resilient, and quality database products

What Makes You a Qualified Candidate

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline, with at least five years of related research or industry, or
  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline, with at least three years of related research or industry experience, or
  • PhD. in Computer Science or related discipline

What You'll Bring

  • Prior experience of working with LLVM open source project is a plus
  • Top-notch programming skills in C++, Java, Python, R, SQL
  • Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design, design patterns, and test driver development
  • System development experience
  • Debugging with complex software in a parallel processing environment
  • Passionate, self-motivated, risk taker, pro-active, initiative taker, good communicator (written & verbal), creative, and team-oriented
  • Familiarity with various database technologies
  • Experience using Agile software development methods and tools

Pay Rate: $108,600.00 - $135,700.00 - $163,000.00 Annually

Why We Think You’ll Love Teradata

We prioritize a people-first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success. We embrace a flexible work model because we trust our people to make decisions about how, when, and where they work. We focus on well-being because we care about our people and their ability to thrive both personally and professionally. We are an anti-racist company because our dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than a statement. It is a deep commitment to doing the work to foster an equitable environment that celebrates people for all of who they are.

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Teradata is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to help us innovate and grow.

Pay Rate: 111800.0000 - 139800.0000 - 167700.0000 Annually

Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on geographic location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and candidate experience. Sales roles will be eligible for commission payments tied to quota achievement. All other permanent roles will be eligible for one of our annual incentive plans, which are based on company financial attainment and individual performance.

Employees in this position are also eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits programs, which include healthcare, life and disability insurance plans, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, and time-off programs. Specific details of these benefits, including eligibility criteria and plan options, will be provided during the hiring process and can be reviewed here:

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Posted 2026-01-15

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