# Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Database Team at Pinecone

- Company: Pinecone
- What the company does: Pinecone is the trusted AI knowledge company. Its AI knowledge platform—Database, Nexus, and Marketplace—powers accurate, fast, cost-effective AI for 10,000+ customers and 1M developers worldwide. Backed by a16z, ICONIQ and Menlo.
- Company website: https://www.pinecone.io
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: New York City
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $190K to $270K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-06-15
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/pinecone/4ef4269b-94c4-4c7c-93ee-15a882caa767
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/pinecone-senior-staff-software-engineer-database-team/

## About the role

Collaborate with teammates to design and build database features that power AI applications. Learn how to tune performance and support reliability in distributed systems (don’t worry, we’ll guide you).

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years of work experience - programming in Rust, Go, C++, or a comparable language
- You’re genuinely curious about distributed systems and eager to dive deep into technical challenges
- You approach problems with creativity and persistence, and you’re comfortable asking thoughtful questions or seeking feedback
- You’re excited to learn, value constructive feedback, and appreciate mentorship

Tags: R&D