Core Database Engine Developer

Everest is ERP reinvented for the AI era. Founded in 2020, we’re building the first enterprise-grade ERP designed for the modern organization—combining finance, operations, people management, and cloud cost control in a single, AI-native platform. Backed by Sutter Hill Ventures, Altimeter, Redpoint, and D1, we operate as a global team across Mountain View, Heidelberg, London, and Porto Alegre. With innovations such as Everest’s Live Sandbox and AI-powered agents, we make it safe and fast for companies to change pricing, launch new products, expand internationally, and operate with real-time visibility. We’re a builder-led company with deep roots in enterprise software, on a mission to redefine the operational core for the next generation of businesses.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core services such as sandboxing and other shared functionalities used across the ERP.
• Develop mechanisms to expose stored data to AI systems, unlocking insights for customers while ensuring security and reliability.
• Learn from and collaborate with experienced engineers on systems programming and database internals.
• Contribute to defining the product roadmap, working closely with application developers and users in the innovative field of AI-powered ERPs.

Requirements

• PhD/Masters in Computer Science.
• 0–5 years of professional experience as a software engineer.
• Strong interest and experience in databases and systems-level development.
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL or Aurora is a plus, heavy user experience for a database system is required; development-level knowledge is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in Rust (preferred) or a similar systems programming language such as C++ or Go.
• Experience integrating and using LLMs is a plus.
• Solid problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow into more complex responsibilities over time.
• Nice to have: Knowledge in kubernetes and AWS for deployments.
• Nice to have: Experience building or extending database features.
• Nice to have: Exposure to AWS or another public cloud provider.
• Nice to have: Exposure to LLM in terms of integration and usage.
• Nice to have: Experience in ERP or enterprise-scale applications.

Benefits

• Work with experienced engineers who’ll help shape your technical and professional development.
• Get hands-on experience with the latest AI-assisted software engineering tools and methodologies.
• The code you write will power the foundation of our ERP system.
• Join a diverse, international team that values collaboration, inclusivity, and flexibility - along with a competitive salary and the freedom to do your best work.

If we have sparked your interest, let’s have a chat about how you can become a part of our journey.