Distinguished Systems Developer - SQL Engine

Boston, MAFull-TimeStaffOther

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This is your chance to design the core foundations of a data platform trusted by the world's most mission critical systems and AI research teams.

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

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.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. InterSystems is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
InterSystems is providing a current good faith estimate of the anticipated base salary range for this position depending on a variety of factors including experience, education, skills, and performance.
Other compensation may include a discretionary annual variable target incentive.
The company also provides generous employee benefits including:
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