Database Researcher

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Full Time

14-04-2025

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Database Researcher / Senior Researcher / Principal Researcher - R&D center - Edinburgh, Scotland

We have partnered with a global technology leader collaborating with the University of Edinburgh on groundbreaking research and development of next-generation database systems.

We are seeking PhD-level researchers to join a dedicated industry-research group, working on both theoretical and applied research to shape future data management technologies.
The team is expanding and seeking individuals skilled in areas such as:
Database systems (transactional/analytical)
Query processing and optimization
Storage and indexing engines
Parallel/concurrent algorithms and distributed computing
Graph algorithms, programming languages, or operating systems

Key Responsibilities:
Conduct systems research on future data management systems
Design and implement core components for next-gen data processing systems
Contribute to major open-source projects
Attend prestigious global conferences and publish in top-tier journals
Collaborate with academics, including the University of Edinburgh, and other R&D teams

Qualifications:
Strong computer science background
Proficiency in system-level programming languages (C/C++, Rust, Java, Go)
Expertise in databases, algorithms, or system design
Excellent communication skills in English
Published in peer-reviewed conferences or journals (preferred)

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