Company Description MonkDB is revolutionizing how data is managed and utilized with its AI-Native Unified Database, designed to seamlessly handle a variety of data types like vector, time-series, geospatial, document, blob, full-text search, and streaming SQL in one intelligent platform. We empower organizations to unify and manage complex, high-velocity data to drive real-time analytics and AI-powered insights across various business functions. Our innovative solutions support the development of cutting-edge AI applications and modernization of enterprise operations. Partnering with leading global system integrators, enterprises, and innovators, MonkDB is committed to creating sustainable data-driven solutions for a future that prioritizes data. One platform, every dataset, and endless possibilities await with MonkDB. Role Description This is a full-time, Pre-Sales & Technical Solutioning role based in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai & NCR. The professional in this role will support pre-sales activities, driving technical discussions and showcasing the value of MonkDB’s platform to potential clients. Responsibilities include identifying customer needs, creating custom technical solutions, addressing technical queries, and collaborating closely with the sales team to deliver presentations and demos. The role also involves building strong relationships with clients to ensure alignment between their requirements and MonkDB’s capabilities. Qualifications Strong analytical skills to assess customer requirements and align them with optimal technical solutions Proficiency in providing Technical Support and solution-oriented problem-solving Excellent Communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences Customer Service experience and a commitment to understanding and addressing client needs effectively Experience in Sales, particularly in technical pre-sales or business development, with a focus on data-driven solutions Proven ability to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment Familiarity with AI, databases, or data engineering concepts; prior experience in the tech industry is highly desirable Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
Company Description MonkDB is revolutionizing how data is managed and utilized with its AI-Native Unified Database, designed to seamlessly handle a variety of data types like vector, time-series, geospatial, document, blob, full-text search, and streaming SQL in one intelligent platform. We empower organizations to unify and manage complex, high-velocity data to drive real-time analytics and AI-powered insights across various business functions. Our innovative solutions support the development of cutting-edge AI applications and modernization of enterprise operations. Partnering with leading global system integrators, enterprises, and innovators, MonkDB is committed to creating sustainable data-driven solutions for a future that prioritizes data. One platform, every dataset, and endless possibilities await with MonkDB. Role Description - Full-Time - Hyderabad The Visual Graphic Designer will be responsible for shaping MonkDB’s visual identity across presentations, videos, product storytelling, and digital channels . This role combines creative design, motion graphics, and product understanding to translate MonkDB’s technical depth into compelling visuals for enterprise customers, partners, events, and public platforms . Creativity, storytelling, and the ability to simplify complex technology into strong visual narratives are core requirements for this role. Key ResponsibilitiesProduct & Marketing Visuals Design high-quality MonkDB decks (PPT) for sales, pre-sales, partners, and leadership presentations Create product explainer videos highlighting MonkDB features, architecture, and differentiation Produce comparison visuals and videos positioning MonkDB against other databases and data platforms Develop use-case-driven visuals showcasing how MonkDB powers enterprise-level problem statements Video, Motion & Brand Content Create short-form and long-form videos for marketing, branding, and awareness Design event display videos (booths, LED screens, launch events, conferences) Produce YouTube-specific content including explainers, product walkthroughs, and thought-leadership videos Create motion graphics, animations, and reels for social media platforms (LinkedIn, X, YouTube, etc.) Social Media & Digital Presence Design visually consistent social media posts, carousels, banners, and reels Maintain brand consistency across all digital channels Collaborate with marketing teams to align visuals with campaign goals and messaging Product & UI Collaboration Work closely with frontend and UI teams to support product UI/UX visuals Collaborate with product owners and engineers to deeply understand MonkDB features and capabilities Translate product concepts into clean UI visuals, diagrams, and storytelling assets Creative Ownership & Innovation Continuously propose new visual concepts, formats, and storytelling approaches Experiment with emerging design trends, motion styles, and video formats Take ownership of MonkDB’s visual language and creative evolution Required Skills & ExperienceDesign & Creative Skills Strong expertise in graphic design, motion graphics, and visual storytelling Hands-on experience with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro) , Figma, or equivalent Ability to create PPTs, explainer videos, animations, and social media creatives Strong sense of layout, typography, color, and brand aesthetics Technical & Product Understanding Ability to understand and visualize complex technical products (databases, AI platforms, enterprise software) Experience working with product, frontend, or engineering teams Comfort translating technical concepts into simple, compelling visuals Content & Platform Awareness Experience creating content for LinkedIn, YouTube, event screens, and enterprise presentations Understanding of video formats, aspect ratios, and optimization for different platforms Knowledge of storytelling styles for enterprise vs public marketing audiences Ideal Candidate Profile Highly creative with a strong visual storytelling mindset Curious and willing to deeply understand technology and products Comfortable working across design, product, marketing, and engineering teams Passionate about building world-class visuals for enterprise technology Experience Background 3–8 years of experience as a Visual / Graphic Designer, Motion Designer, or Multimedia Designer Experience working with B2B, enterprise, SaaS, or deep-tech products is strongly preferred Portfolio demonstrating PPTs, videos, motion graphics, and branding work is mandatory What We Offer Opportunity to define the visual identity of a category-defining AI-native data platform High creative ownership and direct impact on brand and GTM success Collaboration with product, engineering, and leadership teams Competitive compensation with long-term growth opportunities
MonkDB is an AI-native unified database built for modern enterprise and agentic AI systems. It combines relational, time-series, vector, document, and geospatial data in a single engine, enabling reliable analytics, retrieval, and AI reasoning without fragmented data stacks. MonkDB is designed for high-performance, on-prem and sovereign deployments , with strong emphasis on governance, correctness, and operational efficiency . Role Summary - (Locations:Hyderabad, Bengaluru, NCR, Mumbai and Pune) Role Summary As a Backend / Core Database Engineer , you will work on the heart of the MonkDB engine and its extensions. This role focuses on building reliable, high-performance, and secure database capabilities that power AI-native and enterprise-grade workloads. You will contribute directly to planner and execution paths, data types, functions, UDF frameworks, ingestion/export pipelines, and service interfaces. The role demands strong engineering discipline—clean code, deep testing, clear documentation, and ownership from design through production. This is a hands-on role for engineers who enjoy working close to systems fundamentals and take pride in correctness, performance, and long-term maintainability. Key Responsibilities Core Engineering Design and implement scoped features across: Query planner and execution engine Custom data types and built-in functions UDF frameworks and execution runtimes Avro-based import/export pipelines gRPC handlers and service interfaces Write production-quality code with attention to correctness, performance, and extensibility. Work within clearly defined scopes while understanding downstream impact on the database engine. Quality, Performance & Reliability Identify, fix, and prevent defects in owned components. Improve performance in bounded areas using profiling, benchmarking, and JVM tuning. Add and maintain: Unit tests Integration tests Performance benchmarks Ensure regressions are caught early through disciplined testing practices. Documentation & Engineering Rigor Produce clear and concise: Design notes and technical RFCs API documentation Operational runbooks and troubleshooting guides Ensure documentation reflects real system behavior and remains up to date. Follow secure coding standards and internal data governance policies. Operations & Ownership Participate in on-call rotations for owned components. Engage in post-incident analysis and contribute to long-term fixes, not just immediate patches. Demonstrate strong ownership—features are “done” only when they are stable, documented, and observable in production. Requirements Technical 4–6 years of strong backend engineering experience. Proficiency in Java (17+) ; exposure to Java 23 is a strong plus. Solid foundation in: Data structures and algorithms Concurrency and multithreading JVM internals (memory, GC basics) Debugging and profiling tools Working understanding of: SQL parsing, ASTs, or query execution concepts Backend system design trade-offs Strong testing mindset with awareness of performance and failure modes. Professional High ownership and accountability for delivered work. Strong ethical judgment, especially around data handling and system integrity. Comfortable working within structured engineering processes and reviews. Clear communicator with a bias toward written documentation. Nice-to-Have Prior exposure to: Database internals Search engines (e.g., Lucene-style systems) Distributed systems fundamentals Experience with: Netty and/or gRPC Serialization formats such as Avro or Parquet Basic understanding of: UDF runtimes Sandboxing or controlled execution environments Interview Loop Coding Round DSA fundamentals Practical debugging scenarios Systems Fundamentals Concurrency, threading, memory, JVM behavior Code Review / Refactoring Exercise Read, critique, and improve real-world backend code Behavioural Round Ownership mindset Ethical decision-making Documentation and collaboration habits Success Metrics (First 6–12 Months) Delivers scoped features on time with: Adequate test coverage Clear documentation Demonstrably reduces defect rates in owned areas. Produces clean, readable, and maintainable code. Becomes a reliable owner for specific engine components. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related field) 4+ years of relevant work experience Expertise in Object Oriented Design, Database Design, and XML Schema Experience with Agile or Scrum software development methodologies Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work
MonkDB is an AI-native unified database built for modern enterprise and agentic AI systems. It combines relational, time-series, vector, document, and geospatial data in a single engine, enabling reliable analytics, retrieval, and AI reasoning without fragmented data stacks. MonkDB is designed for high-performance, on-prem and sovereign deployments , with strong emphasis on governance, correctness, and operational efficiency . Role Summary - (Locations:Hyderabad, Bengaluru, NCR, Mumbai and Pune) As a Senior Engineer II , you will architect and deliver complex, high-impact subsystems within the MonkDB platform. This role sits at the intersection of distributed systems, database internals, and platform architecture . You will own multi-module initiatives end-to-end, resolve cross-team technical challenges, and set engineering direction through design leadership rather than hierarchy. This is a senior individual contributor role for engineers who think in systems, trade-offs, and long-term platform evolution. Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & System Design Architect and implement multi-module, cross-cutting features , including: HTAP (Hybrid Transactional & Analytical Processing) execution paths Graph storage, indexing, and traversal primitives Data lineage, metadata graphs, and dependency tracking SQL-native MLOps constructs and execution flows Design subsystems that span storage, execution, and protocol layers , ensuring correctness and performance under scale. Drive technical decisions through clear design documents, ADRs, and trade-off analyses. Distributed Systems & Performance Define and enforce SLAs, SLOs, and performance budgets for critical subsystems. Identify systemic bottlenecks and reliability risks across components. Lead performance tuning initiatives involving: Query planning and execution Indexing strategies Concurrency control and isolation Improve incident response through better observability, runbooks, and failure modeling. Engineering Standards & Governance Set and uphold engineering standards for: Code quality and review rigor Security and safe execution Documentation and operational readiness Act as a technical reference point for correctness, ethics, and data stewardship. Ensure that architectural decisions align with long-term platform integrity, not short-term convenience. Cross-Team Technical Leadership Resolve design conflicts and integration challenges across teams. Mentor engineers through code reviews, design feedback, and architectural discussions. Influence roadmap execution by proactively identifying technical risks and opportunities. RequirementsTechnical Depth 6–10 years of hands-on experience building distributed systems or database platforms . Deep understanding of: Query optimizers and execution engines MVCC, isolation levels, and transactional semantics Indexing structures (B-tree, LSM-tree, columnar layouts) Strong expertise in JVM internals , including: JIT behavior Garbage collection tuning Profiling and low-latency optimization Leadership & Ownership Proven ability to lead complex initiatives without direct authority . Strong track record of cross-team collaboration and conflict resolution. Demonstrated ethical judgment in system design, especially around data correctness and safety. High ownership mindset—architectural work is carried through to production stability. Nice-to-Have gRPC service design and evolution at scale. Python runtime integration with JVM systems (e.g., GraalPy, JNI). Experience building or integrating lineage systems or metadata graph platforms . Familiarity with multi-language execution environments and sandboxed runtimes. Interview Loop System Design Distributed architecture, performance, and failure modes Architecture Review Design trade-offs, constraints, and long-term impact Cross-Team Collaboration Scenario Navigating integration, disagreement, and technical alignment Behavioral Leadership & Ethics Ownership, judgment, and documentation discipline Sccess Metrics Delivers complex, multi-module features within committed timelines. Measurably improves reliability, latency, or throughput KPIs. Produces clear, durable design docs and ADRs that are actively used by teams. Becomes a trusted architectural voice across the engineering organization. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related field) 6+ years of relevant work experience Expertise in Object Oriented Design, Database Design, and XML Schema Experience with Agile or Scrum software development methodologies Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work