Software Engineer

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 will do:

Highly motivated Software Engineer with a solid background in software development. The ideal candidate should be adept at multi-tasking across various development activities, including Research, coding and unit testing, code reviews, analysis, debugging, bug fixing, and system configuration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of new features in the complex area of the Teradata Database.
• Understand the existing features and code which needs strong ‘C/C++’ skills and data structures.
• Candidate shall also be involved in fixing bugs in the Teradata Database code initially to gain an understanding of the different areas.
• Communicate effectively across teams to ensure alignment and clarity throughout the development process.

• Our Database team will have a dedicated focus on enhancing our market-leading database by developing core database features with stronger cloud-native capabilities.
• On our team we collaborate with several cross-functional agile teams that include Architects, Product Owners, Software Engineers and other engineering groups to conceptualize, build, test and ship database features.
• You will report directly to the Director of the database team.

• 1+ years of relevant experience, preferably in R&D based teams
• Strong C/C++ programming skills
• Deep understanding of data structures coupled with ability to write algorithms
• Excellent problem solving and strong debugging skills
• Exposure to RDBMS and ability to understand complex database features
• Experience with code versioning tools and defect tracking tools such as Git and Jira.
• Experience in working in UNIX / Linux environments
• A passion for innovation and continuous learning, with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to produce technical documents
• Exposure to working on Open Table Formats (ex : Iceberg) is a plus.

• B Tech / M Tech / MCA in Computer Science with 2+ years of development experience in C/C++.
• Familiarity with AWS/Azure/GCP or any other public cloud environments.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices in software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Exposure to leveraging AI/copilot tools for dev/test is a plus.

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

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.

Teradata invites all identities and backgrounds in the workplace. We work with deliberation and intent to ensure we are cultivating collaboration and inclusivity across our global organization. ​ We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action 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.