Senior Platform Engineer - Postgres Specialist
- Level
- Senior
- Work type
- Remote · US only
Not stated in the posting: salary, visa.
Open. First seen 2 October 2026.
About the role
At Tiger Data, formerly Timescale, we empower developers and businesses with the fastest PostgreSQL platform designed for transactional, analytical, and agentic workloads. Trusted globally by thousands of organizations, Tiger accelerates real-time insights, drives intelligent applications, and powers critical infrastructure at scale. As a globally distributed, remote-first team committed to direct communication, accountability, and collaborative excellence, we're shaping the future of data infrastructure, built for speed, flexibility, and simplicity.
We're looking for experienced engineers to help us build our Cloud database experience and ensure operational excellence on our database platform. You will work with a close-knit team, handling performance and operational issues on our Platform, as well as designing and developing features that elevate our Cloud database experience.
This is a remote and a full-time position in the US and EU.
What you will be responsible for:
- Designing and implementing database-related Cloud features, working across many layers of the stack to ensure a seamless Postgres experience
- Ensuring operational excellence, performance, and observability for our fleet of Postgres/Timescale instances
- Diving deep into complex performance issues faced by our Cloud customers
You’d be a great fit if you have:
- Extensive experience running and orchestrating dynamic stateful Postgres workloads at scale on Kubernetes
- Deep knowledge of Golang, Linux, and Apate.
- Contributions to the Postgres ecosystem – either core Postgres or open source tooling around it
- Track record of building internal systems, services, and tools for managing Postgres at scale
- Deep experience with analyzing database performance, tuning Postgres parameters, and optimizing Postgres workloads.
About Tiger Data🐯
Tiger Data, formerly Timescale, sets the standard as the fastest PostgreSQL platform for modern workloads. Trusted by more than 2,000 customers across 25+ countries and powering over 3 million active databases, we enable developers and organizations to build real-time, intelligent applications at scale. Backed by $180 million from top-tier investors, Tiger Data is building the new standard for data infrastructure, built on PostgreSQL, designed for the future.
Tiger Data's standard text
👉 👉 Want to get a feel for how we work and what we value? Check out our blog post: What It Takes to Thrive at Tiger Data
Our Tech Stack:
We don't require previous experience with our tech stack, but enthusiasm for learning is key. Our technologies include PostgreSQL, Tiger Cloud, AWS, Go, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, and innovative features like Hypertables, Hypercore, vector search, and real-time analytics.
Learn more at www.tigerdata.com or follow us on Twitter @TigerDatabase
What We Offer:
(Please note that benefits may vary based on country.)
- Flexible PTO and comprehensive family leave
- Fridays off in August
- Fully remote opportunities globally
- Stock options for long-term growth
- Monthly WiFi stipend
- Professional development and educational resources 📚
- Premium insurance options for you and your family (US-based employees)
Tiger Data's standard text
Ready to join the future of PostgreSQL? We can’t wait to meet you. 🚀🐯
What this role asks for
Standard for DevOps / SRE / cloud roles
Linux
Common in DevOps / SRE / cloud postings at any company.
In most of Tiger Data's ads
AWS · Docker · Golang · Kubernetes · PostgreSQL · Python · Vector Databases
Named in most of its open postings, whatever the role.
82% of this description is written for the role. The rest is Tiger Data's standard text, folded away below.
Read against Tiger Data's other open postings on this site.
The team: Platform
This role is one of 4 open in Platform.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
AWS (4 of 4), Docker (4 of 4), Golang (4 of 4), Kubernetes (4 of 4), PostgreSQL (4 of 4), Python (4 of 4), Vector Databases (4 of 4)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Senior Software Engineer, Enterprise posted Jul 16
- Senior Security Engineer posted May 19
- Senior Platform Engineer posted May 6
From the team and dates on Tiger Data's own job board.
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