About Zilliz
Zilliz is a fast-growing startup developing the industry’s leading vector database company for enterprise-grade AI. Founded by the engineers behind Milvus, the world’s most popular open-source vector database, the company builds next-generation database technologies to help organizations quickly create AI applications. On a mission to democratize AI, Zilliz is committed to simplifying data management for AI applications and making vector databases accessible to every organization.
Distributed System Team
- Participate in the development of database kernels and distribution system, as well as the construction of Milvus open source and Zilliz Cloud commercial versions;
- Design and build a hyper-scale, highly reliable, and easy-to-use AI infrastructure.
Search Engine Team
- Participate in the design, implementation, and optimization of the vector database core engine;
- Participate in the design and prototype verification of vector retrieval algorithms to build industry-leading vector indexing algorithm capabilities;
- Support algorithm performance optimization on new hardware GPU.
- Bachelor's degree or above, major in computer science or relative majors;
- Have a solid foundation in data structures and algorithms, and be proficient in GO/C++;
- Experience in distributed system development and research is preferred;
- Good command of written and spoken English is preferred;
- Familiarity with vector retrieval or vector similarity algorithms (e.g. Faiss / HNSW / DiskANN / ScaNN etc.) ;
- Experience in high-performance computing (familiarity with hardware features such as SSDs and GPUs; Programmers who are familiar with GPUs, CUDAs);
- Problem-solving skills and a passion for technical problems.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation (cash + equity)
- Regular bonus and equity refresh opportunities
- Medical insurance
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and global wellbeing days
Zilliz is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed.
