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TigerGraph is a platform for advanced analytics and machine learning on connected data. TigerGraph's core technology is the only scalable graph database for the enterprise. Its proven technology supports fraud detection, customer 360, MDM, IoT, AI, and machine learning. Fortune 500 organizations and the most innovative mid-size and startup companies choose TigerGraph to accelerate their analytics, AI, and machine learning: Seven out of the top ten global banks use TigerGraph for real-time fraud detection. Over 50 million patients receive care path recommendations to assist them on their wellness journey. 300 million consumers receive personalized offers with recommendation engines powered by TigerGraph. TigerGraph reduces power outages by optimizing the energy infrastructure for 1 billion people. This position is primarily remote, but location-based requirements may apply. If the selected candidate is located near one of our company offices, the candidate will have a hybrid work arrangement (2-3 days in-office). Job Responsibilities Lead the architecture, design, and evolution of highly available, scalable, and fault-tolerant distributed systems for graph data. Drive the optimization of data ingestion, indexing, and query pipelines, leading performance analysis and scalability improvements for low-latency, high-throughput workloads. Lead the diagnosis and resolution of complex production issues, driving root cause analysis, operational improvements, and preventive engineering practices. Provide technical leadership through design reviews, code reviews, mentoring, and driving engineering best practices across the team. Other responsibilities as required. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field 5 years of relevant experience Skills and Knowledge Deep, hands-on experience with one or more vector databases or similarity search libraries. Proven experience designing and working with any graph database and query languages like Cypher Solid understanding of distributed systems concepts: consensus, replication, sharding, and fault tolerance. Solid programming fundamentals; experienced with C++, Go, or any other major programming language. Understanding of distributed systems principles and the ability to evaluate trade-offs in system design. Familiar with Kafka, ETCD or similar technologies; Proactive and collaborative team player with strong communication skills. Open to adopting AI-assisted engineering practices ("vibe coding") to improve productivity and code quality. Bonus Points Familiar with container tools such as Docker. Hands-on experience with gRPC or REST APIs. Passionate about systems performance profiling, tuning, or debugging. The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Milpitas, CA is $140,000- $160,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. TigerGraph is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.