Staff/Senior Software Engineer - Platform
QdrantBerlin, Germany
Posted December 19, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Qdrant is an open-source vector search engine built in Rust that delivers a high-performance API for nearest-neighbor search in high-dimensional spaces. It enables developers to transform embeddings and neural-network encoders into scalable applications for matching, searching, and recommendation. By combining a lightweight, GPU-accelerated engine with a flexible schema, Qdrant achieves sub-millisecond latency and high-throughput for AI workloads. The company focuses on deep-tech solutions for AI, machine learning, and vector databases, positioning itself as a key enabler for next-generation AI products. Qdrant's commitment to open source and developer-friendly tooling makes it an attractive partner for teams building data-centric AI services.
Job Description
Qdrant is a cutting-edge vector database company on a mission to revolutionize how organizations manage and query unstructured data. As a Staff/Senior Software Engineer on the Platform team, you will work on the core cloud platform that enables all other engineering teams at Qdrant.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a software engineer working on platform, infrastructure, or distributed systems
- Strong proficiency in Go and Python, or deep expertise in one with willingness to work regularly with both
- Solid experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native architectures
- Strong understanding of distributed systems and API design
- Experience building and operating production systems used by other engineers or teams
- Comfortable working cross-team and driving technical alignment
- Ownership mindset and clear communication skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Equity
- Benefits