QA Engineer - Core Database (remote)
ClickHouse
India (remote)remotePosted 7 months ago
Skill Required
EngineeringQA EngineerSystem DesignTest AutomationData WarehousingShell ScriptingManual TestingObservabilitydebuggingTestNGPythonC++LinuxCloudDesign PatternsSQLGitAI
Key highlights
- Salary range disclosed for U.S. based roles (with premium ranges for certain locations).
- Senior‑level position (Senior Software Quality Engineer).
- Flexible remote work environment.
- Extensive knowledge of SQL required.
- Equity (stock options) offered.
- Home office stipend of $500 for remote employees.
Role overview
ClickHouse, a fast‑growing private cloud company recognized on the 2025 Forbes Cloud 100 list, is expanding its Core Engineering team. The team works on the open‑source ClickHouse project and its Cloud service, seeking a Senior Software Quality Engineer to improve the efficiency and quality of both open‑source and cloud offerings through automation and testing of large‑scale distributed systems.
Responsibilities
- Build and enhance test automation frameworks and develop automated test cases.
- Try out new features and ensure they land smoothly in Production.
- Test cross‑functional implementations across internal teams at ClickHouse.
- Implement new testing strategies and automation for large and complex distributed systems.
- Evaluate the new functionality of ClickHouse for each release, and identify opportunities in the existing codebase for improvement.
- Engineer and improve existing testing infrastructure.
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of SQL.
- Previously worked in a similar SDET, Release Engineering, or QA role related to a classical database or distributed system.
- Hands‑on coding experience with Python.
- Can read C++ code for validation.
- Working knowledge of Git, Linux and shell scripting.
- Experience with both manual testing and automation testing.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, including with remote teams.
- Ability to learn complex technology quickly in a fast‑paced, team‑driven environment.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within and across engineering teams.
- Strong problem‑solver with solid production debugging skills.
- Thrives in a fast‑paced environment and sees self as a partner with the business to move the business forward.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment – globally distributed and remote‑friendly, operating in over 20 countries.
- Healthcare – employer contributions towards your healthcare.
- Equity in the company – stock options for every new team member.
- Flexible time off in the US and generous entitlement in other countries.
- $500 home office setup for remote employees.
- Global Gatherings – company‑wide offsites for in‑person connection.
- Opportunity to shape culture as part of a rapidly scaling startup.
Additional details
- NOTE: We are hiring for this role in any country ClickHouse has a hiring presence.
- Compensation: For roles based in the United States, the typical starting salary range for this position is listed above, with premium market ranges for locations such as the San Francisco Bay Area and the New York City Metro Area. Placement within the range depends on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs.
- If you have any questions or comments about compensation as a candidate, please contact paytransparency@clickhouse.com.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: ClickHouse provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on protected characteristics.
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