SHEIN Technology LLC · 11 hours ago
Staff Database Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $180K/yr
4+ years expSHEIN Technology LLC is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer. They are seeking a Staff Database Engineer to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of their database infrastructure through automation and scalable solutions, while collaborating with development teams to optimize database performance and manage critical production systems.
Apparel & Fashion
Responsibilities
Maintain scalable, reliable, and robust production database environments across various database systems, including MySQL, ClickHouse, and MongoDB
Continuously monitor database health, proactively diagnose issues, and implement resolutions as needed
Optimize database performance through query tuning, index optimization, and performance diagnostics
Develop and maintain database tools and automation scripts to streamline operations and reduce manual toil
Collaborate with development teams and engineers to provide guidance on database design, best practices, and architectural decisions
Manage database upgrades, migrations, and schema changes while ensuring minimal disruption and improved performance
Triage and resolve database issues, driving incidents to resolution and implementing preventative measures
Conduct capacity planning and benchmarking across multiple database technologies
Ensure data integrity, high availability, security, and privacy compliance across all database environments
Provide 24/7 escalated on-call support as part of a pager rotation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
4+ years of hands-on MySQL database management experience
4+ years of experience with Azure, AWS, or any other major cloud provider
Strong understanding of distributed and replicated database architectures
Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Experience in monitoring and analyzing system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and improving database reliability and scalability
Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Golang, Shell); familiarity with Golang development is a plus
Passion for solving scalability and performance challenges in large-scale environments
Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, especially during critical incidents
Strong expertise in Linux operating systems, storage, networking, and related system principles
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively with remote, globally distributed teams
Preferred
Bilingual fluency in Mandarin and English is highly preferred
5+ years of experience managing MySQL at scale in high-performance environments
Experience with ClickHouse, MongoDB, or other distributed database systems
Deep knowledge of database internals, including the ability to independently deploy and optimize open-source tools like Percona or MySQL source code
Hands-on experience with Golang development or proficiency in other programming languages for automation
Benefits
Bonus and RSU eligible
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
Health Savings Account with Employer Funding
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care)
Company-Paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance
Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident)
Employee Assistance Program
Business Travel Accident Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor
Vacation, paid holidays, floating holiday and sick days
Employee discounts
Free weekly catered lunch
Dog-friendly office (available at select locations)
Free gym access (available at select locations)
Free swag giveaways
Annual Holiday Party
Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages
Company
SHEIN Technology LLC
SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices.
201-500 employees
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