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We are looking for a passionate and motivated engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of Presto, a high-performance open-source distributed SQL engine used for big data analytics. In this role, you’ll work closely with experienced engineers to build scalable systems and gain hands-on experience in distributed computing, query processing, and C++ development. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to grow into a strong systems engineer and contribute to open source communities.

Responsibilities

  • Feature Development:
    Assist in implementing and testing new features in the Presto C++ engine (Prestissimo), focusing on performance, stability, and maintainability.
  • Performance and Debugging:
    Learn to profile and debug distributed query execution, identify inefficiencies, and propose improvements with guidance from senior engineers.
  • Integration and Support:
    Support efforts to integrate Presto with modern data storage formats (e.g., Parquet, ORC) and help ensure compatibility across systems.
  • Collaboration and Code Review:
    Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and pair programming with mentors and teammates.
  • Documentation and Learning:
    Document your work, contribute to internal knowledge bases, and build your understanding of distributed systems, query engines, and big data frameworks.

What You’ll Gain

  • Mentorship from experienced developers who are active in the Presto and open-source communities.
  • Practical experience in building high-performance distributed systems.
  • A launchpad into the world of big data, with exposure to tools and architectures used at scale.
  • A collaborative culture that values learning, growth, and impact.
Zahtevana izobrazba
Diploma prve stopnje
Zaželena izobrazba
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Zahtevano strokovno in tehnično znanje

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Master's preferred.
  • Solid programming skills in C++, and a basic understanding of memory management and performance principles.
  • Familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and operating system fundamentals.
  • Interest in distributed systems and backend infrastructure (coursework or projects a plus).
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Eagerness to learn open-source tools and contribute to collaborative development.

 

Zaželeno strokovno in tehnično znanje

Preferred (Not Required) Qualifications

  • Exposure to Java or Scala.
  • Familiarity with SQL or experience working with data (e.g., via coursework or internships).
  • Understanding of common data formats like Parquet, ORC.
  • Participation in open-source projects, hackathons, or research in distributed systems.

 

O poslovni enoti

Programska oprema IBM oskrbuje osnovne poslovne operacije z inteligenco – od strojnega učenja do generativne umetne inteligence, kar pomaga organizacijam, da so odzivnejše, produktivnejše in odpornejše. IBM-ova programska oprema pomaga naročnikom, da umetno inteligenco začnejo uporabljati takoj, da ustvarijo resnično vrednost z zaupanjem, hitrostjo in samozavestjo na področju digitalnega dela, avtomatizacije IT, posodobitve aplikacij, varnosti in trajnosti. Ključnega pomena pri tem je zmožnost uporabe vseh podatkov, saj je umetna inteligenca tako dobra, kot so dobri podatki, ki jo podpirajo. V večini organizacij so podatki razpršeni v več oblakih, v prostorih, zasebnih podatkovnih centrih in na robu. IBM-ova platforma za umetno inteligenco in podatke razširja in pospešuje vpliv umetne inteligence z zaupanja vrednimi podatki ter zagotavlja vodilne zmogljivosti za usposabljanje, prilagajanje in razmestitev umetne inteligence v podjetjih. IBM-ova platforma hibridnega oblaka je eden najbolj celovitih in doslednih pristopov k razvoju, varnosti in delovanju v hibridnih okoljih – prilagodljiva podlaga za izkoriščanje podatkov, kjerkoli se nahajajo, za razširitev umetne inteligence globoko v poslovanje.

Življenje v IBM-u

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

 

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

 

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

O IBM-u

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

 

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. 

 

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Podrobnosti o drugem ustreznem delovnem mestu

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

  • Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
  • Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
  • Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
  • Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
  • Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences


We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.


This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.