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Software Engineer - Backend at MotherDuck

MotherDuck - Startup

Nederland, ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ NetherlandsFull-time - Senior (4-7 years)0 applicantsCloses Jul 25, 2026

Salary

EUR 140,000 - 250,000 / year

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Job description

Job details

  • Location: Nederland
  • Work mode: Remote
  • Employment type: Full-time (Not an internship)
  • Salary: EUR 140,000 - 250,000 per year

Role overview

MotherDuck is seeking a skilled Backend Software Engineer to join their team in Nederland. In this role, you will contribute to the development of a cloud-hosted version of DuckDB, focusing on creating a frictionless data warehousing experience for developers and data practitioners. You will work on high-performance systems designed to unify local development with cloud scalability.

Job details

This is a Full-time position based in Nederland. The role is Remote, allowing for flexible work arrangements. This is not an Internship. The offered salary range for this position is 140,000 EUR to 250,000 EUR.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize a cloud-hosted version of the DuckDB query engine.
  • Architect scalable backend services to support seamless data warehousing.
  • Collaborate with the core DuckDB creators to implement performance improvements.
  • Design APIs that unify local development environments with cloud capabilities.
  • Ensure high availability and reliability of the analytics platform.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in backend software engineering with a focus on performance.
  • Strong understanding of database internals or query engine architecture.
  • Experience building and scaling cloud-native applications.
  • Proficiency in systems programming languages such as C++, Rust, or Go.
  • Ability to solve complex distributed systems problems.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary ranging from 140,000 to 250,000 EUR.
  • Opportunity to work with the fastest-growing query engine on the planet.
  • Remote-first work culture providing high flexibility.
  • Collaborative environment with world-class database experts.

Keywords

Backend DevelopmentDuckDBData WarehousingCloud InfrastructureQuery EnginesDistributed SystemsDatabase Engineering