Senior database engineer / sql expert for a
construction tech startup revolutionizing construction
100% remote role
we’re building the most advanced equipment operations platform in construction, a $20 trillion industry.
we need an exceptional database engineer / sql expert to join our engineering team. This is a fully remote role, but you must be available for a few hours in us central time zones each day during key collaboration times.
what we do
clue uses ai and deep integrations to help heavy construction companies streamline their equipment operations. Our platform integrates with over 70 different systems to provide a single source of truth for fleet and equipment management.
your mission is to…
1. write, optimize, and maintain sql queries that power our platform, ensuring they run efficiently on large datasets.
2. analyze database performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations, including indexing, caching, and partitioning strategies.
3. design and manage multi-tenant database architecture, ensuring data integrity, scalability, and high availability.
4. monitor and maintain database health, troubleshoot slow queries, and optimize schema structures for performance.
5. work closely with backend engineers to ensure seamless data flow between our integrations and applications.
6. automate database tasks and improve operational efficiency using python.
you fit with us if…
1. you have 5+ years of experience working with large-scale relational databases (mysql 8.0) hosted on aws (rds).
2. you love writing and optimizing sql queries and can spot an inefficient query a mile away.
3. you have hands-on experience with database indexing, partitioning, caching strategies, and query execution plans.
4. you understand multi-tenant database architecture and the challenges of scaling large datasets.
5. you can script in python to automate tasks, improve performance, or build lightweight data processing tools.
6. you thrive in a fast-moving startup environment, love problem-solving, and aren’t afraid to take ownership.
7. bonus: you’ve worked with construction telematics, gps, erp, or maintenance systems like caterpillar visionlink, hcss, b2w, viewpoint vista, or oracle jde.
construction: the $20 trillion market looking for a clue
the numbers are staggering. Construction is one of the world’s largest industries, accounting for 10% of the global gdp .
it’s also one of the most inefficient. Since 1945, productivity in manufacturing, retail, and agriculture has grown by up to 1,500%, while construction productivity has barely increased .
that’s changing. Construction companies are investing in it and digital solutions like never before. Venture capital investment in construction startups quadrupled in the past year alone, surpassing $2 billion .
to sum it up: construction is one of the world’s biggest and least efficient industries ripe for disruption. The time to innovate and build in this market is now .
our hiring process: simple and fast
please use the apply function on our recruitment website and attach your cv. We typically respond within 48 hours. We prefer to schedule a video interview within a week of your application.
• location: remote
• start date: immediate
• compensation: the salary for this role is dependent on location and seniority. We aim to pay in the top 10% of the salary range. We also offer a home office allowance, computer and internet allowance, and an equity grant .
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