Database Researcher

Database Researcher / Senior Researcher / Principal Researcher - R&D center - Edinburgh, Scotland

We have partnered with a global technology leader collaborating with the University of Edinburgh on groundbreaking research and development of next-generation database systems.

We are seeking PhD-level researchers to join a dedicated industry-research group, working on both theoretical and applied research to shape future data management technologies.

The team is expanding and seeking individuals skilled in areas such as:

• Database systems (transactional/analytical)
• Query processing and optimization
• Storage and indexing engines
• Parallel/concurrent algorithms and distributed computing
• Graph algorithms, programming languages, or operating systems

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct systems research on future data management systems
• Design and implement core components for next-gen data processing systems
• Contribute to major open-source projects
• Attend prestigious global conferences and publish in top-tier journals
• Collaborate with academics, including the University of Edinburgh, and other R&D teams

Qualifications:

• Strong computer science background
• Proficiency in system-level programming languages (C/C++, Rust, Java, Go)
• Expertise in databases, algorithms, or system design
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Published in peer-reviewed conferences or journals (preferred)

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