Senior Engineering Manager, Database

About this role

At Tiger Data, formerly Timescale, we empower developers and businesses with the fastest PostgreSQL platform designed for transactional, analytical, and agentic workloads. Trusted globally by thousands of organizations, Tiger accelerates real-time insights, drives intelligent applications, and powers critical infrastructure at scale. As a globally distributed, remote-first team committed to direct communication, accountability, and collaborative excellence, we're shaping the future of data infrastructure, built for speed, flexibility, and simplicity. SENIOR ENGINEERING MANAGER, DATABASE We’re looking for an exceptional engineering leader for the Database team, which owns TimescaleDB https://github.com/timescale/timescaledb, and more products crucial for the business. You’ll lead multiple teams focused on dedicated areas of the product, own the execution of the team, take stake in creating an achievable roadmap, establish a bottom-up culture, stay close enough to the tech to help make design decisions, and be an awesome person to work with. You must have a strong track record of managing high-performing systems engineering teams and deep familiarity with database or systems software. Hands-on expertise in C and PostgreSQL internals is a strong plus, but not a must. This is a remote and full-time position. WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR - Lead, grow, and mentor a globally distributed team of database internals engineers. You own hiring, performance management, career development, and team health. - Own team execution and set the technical roadmap with Product, owning prioritization, balancing speed, quality, and long-term maintainability. - Partner closely with the Platform Engineering team and other engineering leaders to build a world-class experience for our customers on Tiger Cloud. - Engage with high-value customers on escalations and elevated technical needs, translating their experiences into priorities for your team. - Be an enthusiastic and personable leader who sets a high bar, and helps the broader engineering organization succeed. YOU'D BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU HAVE - 8+ years of engineering experience, including a minimum of 4+ years managing engineers or engineering teams. - A track record of building and leading high-performing teams that ship industrial-strength systems software. - Strong technical depth in distributed systems or databases; experience with C/C++ on large code bases is highly desirable, but not a must. - Familiarity with PostgreSQL internals is a strong plus (but not required). - Solid knowledge of SQL, query processing and database engines, concurrency control, data replication, and/or distributed systems. - Passion for building highly reliable system software and for developing the people who build it. OUR COMMITMENT: - We respond to every applicant. - We review applications fairly and objectively, and shortlist based on relevant skills and experience. - We ensure clear and timely communication throughout your candidate journey. - We maintain a rigorous interview process with a high bar, designed to give you the opportunity to meet various team members you'll collaborate with across our organization. ABOUT TIGER DATA🐯 https://www.tigerdata.com/about Tiger Data, formerly Timescale, sets the standard as the fastest PostgreSQL platform for modern workloads. Trusted by more than 2,000 customers across 25+ countries and powering over 3 million active databases, we enable developers and organizations to build real-time, intelligent applications at scale. Backed by $180 million from top-tier investors, Tiger Data is building the new standard for data infrastructure, built on PostgreSQL, designed for the future. 👉 👉 Want to get a feel for how we work and what we value? Check out our blog post: What It Takes to Thrive at Tiger Data https://www.timescale.com/blog/what-it-takes-to-thrive-at-timescale We embrace diversity, curiosity, and collaboration. Whether debating the perfect chicken nugget crunch 🍗, sharing workout routines 💪, or discussing your favorite plants 🌱 and pets 🐾, you'll find your community here. OUR TECH STACK: We don't require previous experience with our tech stack, but enthusiasm for learning is key. Our technologies include PostgreSQL, Tiger Cloud, AWS, Go, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, and innovative features like Hypertables, Hypercore, vector search, and real-time analytics. Learn more at https://www.tigerdata.comwww.tigerdata.com http://www.tigerdata.com or follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/TigerData@TigerDatabase https://x.com/TigerDatabase WHAT WE OFFER: (Please note that benefits may vary based on country.) - Flexible PTO and comprehensive family leave - Fridays off in August 😎 - Fully remote opportunities globally - Stock options for long-term growth - Monthly WiFi stipend - Professional development and educational resources 📚 - Premium insurance options for you and your family (US-based employees) Ready to join the future of PostgreSQL? We can’t wait to meet you. 🚀🐯