Distinguished Systems Developer - SQL Engine
InterSystemsBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Posted January 12, 2026
144000 - 205000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
InterSystems is a creative data technology provider that delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries.
Job Description
We're looking for a Distinguished Systems Developer to help build the next-generation query processing stack for our SQL Engine group. As a team member, you'll design data processing abstractions and execution engines that enable AI-native features like fast vector search, graph traversal, and probabilistic joins—all within a familiar SQL interface.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in systems-level or database internals engineering
- Proven expertise in SQL query engines, optimizers, execution runtimes, or data compiler toolchains
- Experience with multi-model data systems (SQL + JSON, vector search, graph traversal)
- Expert in at least one systems programming languages, or LLVM-based codegen environments
- Strong grasp of relational algebra, compiler construction, and data-intensive workloads
- Familiarity with AI infrastructure or ML inference pipelines is a strong plus
- Passion for designing software that balances performance, correctness, and usability
- PHD degree or published research experience is highly advantageous
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
