Software Development Engineer in Test - Core Database

Summary

Join ClickHouse's Core Engineering team as a Senior Software Quality Engineer to enhance the quality of our open-source and cloud offerings. You will build and enhance test automation frameworks, develop automated test cases, and implement new testing strategies for large, complex distributed systems. This role requires extensive SQL knowledge, experience in a similar SDET or QA role, hands-on experience with programming languages (Python, Go, C++), and the ability to read C++ code. You will evaluate new functionality, identify opportunities for improvement, and engineer testing infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a strong problem-solver with excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. ClickHouse offers a flexible work environment, healthcare contributions, company equity, flexible time off, a home office setup allowance, global gatherings, and the opportunity to shape the company culture.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of SQL
• Previously worked in a similar SDET, Release Engineering, or QA role related to a classical database or distributed system
• Have hands-on experience with any programming language (Python, Go, C++)
• Can read C++ code for validation
• Working knowledge of Git, Linux and shell scripting
• Experience with both manual testing and automation testing
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, including with remote teams. Ability to learn complex technology quickly in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
• You have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within and across engineering teams
• You are a strong problem-solver and have solid production debugging skills
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and see yourself as a partner with the business with the shared goal of moving the business forward

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance test automation frameworks and develop automated test cases
• Try out new features and ensure they land smoothly in Production
• Test cross-functional implementations across internal teams at ClickHouse
• Implement new testing strategies and automation for large and complex distributed systems
• Evaluate the new functionality of ClickHouse for each release, and identify opportunities in the existing codebase for improvement
• Engineer and improve existing testing infrastructure

Benefits

• Flexible work environment - ClickHouse is a globally distributed company and remote-friendly. We currently operate in 20 countries
• Healthcare - Employer contributions towards your healthcare
• Equity in the company - Every new team member who joins our company receives stock options
• Time off - Flexible time off in the US, generous entitlement in other countries
• A $500 Home office setup if you’re a remote employee
• Global Gatherings – We believe in the power of in-person connection and offer opportunities to engage with colleagues at company-wide offsites