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InterSystems · 11 hours ago

Distinguished Systems Developer - SQL Engine

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$144K/yr - $205K/yr

10+ years exp

InterSystems is a creative data technology provider, delivering a unified foundation for next-generation applications across various sectors. They are seeking a Distinguished Developer to build the next-generation query processing stack, focusing on optimizing analytics and AI-driven workloads.

Big DataHealth CareInformation TechnologySoftware

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Query parsing, validation, and transformation

Logical/physical optimization over multi-model data (row, columnar, stream, document, vector)

Plan generation and adaptive execution strategies

Code generation and vectorized execution

Compiler-accelerated storage access patterns for AI workflows

Collaborative integration with our multi-model storage engine

Architect and implement query optimization and execution components that scale across petabytes

Design tooling and frameworks that make AI and analytics convergence seamless

Collaborate with platform and storage teams to leverage multi-model indexing and caching strategies

Contribute to building programmable, intelligent data pipelines that drive downstream ML model performance

Mentor engineers, guide technical debates, and influence long-term system direction

Champion a culture of quality, rigor, and innovation

Qualification

SQL query enginesDatabase internals engineeringMulti-model data systemsSystems programming languagesRelational algebraCompiler constructionData-intensive workloadsAI infrastructureML inference pipelinesSoftware designMentoring engineers

Required

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

Company

InterSystems

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InterSystems is a vendor of software and technology for high-performance database management, integration, and health information systems.

Founded in 1978

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.intersystems.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (62)

2024 (42)

2023 (25)

2022 (33)

2021 (19)

2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

John Paladino

Head Of Client Services

Kathleen Aller

Head of Global Healthcare Market Strategy