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About Us: Temu is seeking highly motivated and experienced MySQL Database Engineers (DBA) to join our team. As a rapidly growing company, we are looking for talented individuals committed to helping us achieve our goals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of driven individuals dedicated to making a difference in the industry. Responsibilities: Responsible for managing MySQL database capacity, high availability, performance, and stability; Responsible for handling various exceptions encountered during business database operations, such as backup and recovery, monitoring and alerting, and disaster recovery; Design, streamline, and optimize the existing MySQL database architecture and daily operations and maintenance processes; Develop MySQL database design and development specifications, and participate in the maintenance and development of the daily operations and maintenance platform; Job Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of MySQL database operations experience in a medium to large-scale internet company environment. Solid understanding of MySQL fundamentals, SQL query optimization, data structure design, performance tuning, and daily troubleshooting techniques. Familiar with MySQL high-availability solutions, read-write separation, and sharding strategies. Knowledgeable about differences and new features across major MySQL versions. Proficient in basic Linux commands and at least one mainstream scripting language. Experience in developing automated operations and maintenance tools and platforms is preferred. Compensation and Benefits Our compensation structure is designed to align with the cost of labor in various geographic markets across the US. The total salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $250,000 annually, based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, competencies and location. In addition, you may receive benefits depending on the nature of employment, job position, and work location. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage 2. Paid Time Off (PTO) 3. Paid Sick Leave (in accordance with applicable state and local laws) 4. 401(k) Plan The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefit programs at any time, with or without notice, consistent with applicable law. Equal Employment Statement At Temu, we are proud to be an employer that builds a diverse community. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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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.