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Build the World's Most
Ambitious Database

Join a tiny, elite team redefining what a database can be. We're building something that has never existed before — and we need the best.

Why we exist

One database to rule them all

We set out to build a single unified platform that beats every specialist tool — simultaneously. Most people said it couldn't be done.

Why Absolute DB?

  • We're replacing five separate tools — relational, vector, graph, full-text, and time-series — with a single binary that outperforms each of them on their own turf.
  • The entire database ships as a ~154 KB binary with zero external dependencies. Drop it on any machine, embedded or hyperscale, and it runs.
  • Stock exchange-grade scale and throughput: hundreds of thousands of writes per second, sub-microsecond point queries, 20M+ live notifications per second.
  • Military-grade security baked in from day one — post-quantum cryptography, end-to-end encryption, full compliance automation — not bolted on after.
  • Runs everywhere: from a Raspberry Pi Zero to a 65,536-node planetary cluster, without a single line of configuration change.

Our Values

  • Correctness over speed. We ship when it's right, not when it's done. Every claim in our documentation is verifiable by running a test.
  • Simplicity over complexity. The best code is the code that doesn't need to exist. We fight complexity at every layer — architecture, API, and operations.
  • Ownership over process. Every engineer owns entire systems, not tickets. You design it, build it, test it, ship it, and support it. No handoffs.
  • Craftsmanship over shortcuts. We build things that last. We don't carry technical debt. We fix root causes, not symptoms. We're proud of the code we ship.
Open positions

Join the team

All roles are fully remote. We hire globally, with a preference for overlapping time zones with AEST (UTC+10).

Senior Systems Engineer (C11)
Remote  ·  AUD $180K–$250K + 0.5–2% equity
  • Core database engine: query parsing, planning, and execution
  • Storage layer: crash-safe persistence, buffer management, compaction
  • Networking protocols: PostgreSQL wire, REST, gRPC, Redis-compatible — all in pure C11 with zero external libraries
  • Cryptography and security primitives: native TLS, post-quantum algorithms, compliance automation
  • 5+ years of systems programming — you live in C, C++, Rust, or Zig
  • Deep C expertise: memory layout, cache behaviour, POSIX/Linux internals
  • Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and performance analysis
  • Experience with database internals or storage systems strongly preferred
  • Ability to work autonomously and own entire subsystems end-to-end
  • Experience with PostgreSQL internals or query optimiser design
  • Cryptography: symmetric, asymmetric, or post-quantum primitives
  • Distributed systems: consensus protocols, replication, CRDT
  • Compiler internals, JIT code generation, or SIMD optimisation

Exceptional candidates with strong track records and demonstrable work will be considered regardless of formal credentials.

Developer Relations Engineer
Remote  ·  AUD $140K–$180K + 0.3–1% equity
  • Growing and nurturing the Absolute DB developer community
  • Documentation quality: accuracy, completeness, and developer experience
  • Conference talks, workshops, and technical tutorials
  • Blog posts, code examples, and open-source outreach
  • Feedback loop from developers back to the product and engineering teams
  • 3+ years in a developer-facing role: DevRel, technical writing, or developer advocacy
  • Strong technical writing: you can explain complex systems clearly and accurately
  • Public speaking: comfortable on stage at meetups, conferences, and webinars
  • Genuine passion for databases, infrastructure, and developer tooling
  • Existing developer community presence (blog, conference talks, OSS contributions) strongly preferred
Product Marketing Manager
Remote  ·  AUD $130K–$170K + 0.3–1% equity
  • Positioning and messaging: defining how the world understands Absolute DB
  • Go-to-market strategy for new features and product tiers
  • Competitive analysis and battlecards for sales conversations
  • Sales enablement: decks, one-pagers, case studies, and objection handling
  • Content strategy and launch campaigns across all channels
  • 3+ years of B2B SaaS product marketing, ideally in developer tools or infrastructure
  • Strong writer: you craft clear, compelling copy without buzzword inflation
  • Data-driven: you measure what you ship and iterate based on results
  • Startup experience: you thrive without a large team or established playbook
  • Technically fluent enough to understand the product deeply and talk credibly to engineers
Hiring process

How we hire

We move deliberately. Every step is designed to help us both make a great decision.

1

Complete the assessment

Start at assessment/. This is step one, no exceptions — it tells us how you think, not just what you've done. Expect 30–60 minutes of genuine thought. There are no trick questions.

2

Technical conversation — 30 minutes

A focused call to understand your background, the problems you've solved, and what excites you about this work. Both directions — we want you to interview us too.

3

Deep technical challenge

A role-specific challenge that mirrors real work: a systems design problem, a writing sample, a marketing brief, or a coding exercise — depending on the role. Paid for your time if it exceeds 2 hours.

4

Team conversation

Meet the people you'd be working with most closely. Informal, no prepared questions — just a real conversation about how you work, what you care about, and whether this is the right fit for everyone.

5

Offer

Straightforward offer letter with base, equity, and start date. We negotiate once, in good faith. We move quickly once we've decided.

We hire slowly and carefully. We'd rather wait 6 months for the right person than hire quickly.

Life at Absolute DB

How we work

Small team. Large scope. Extraordinary standards. No politics.

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Remote-first

Distributed across Australia and globally. Async-first communication. You work where you're most effective. We meet when it matters, not to fill a calendar slot.

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Ownership

Each engineer owns entire systems end-to-end, not just a queue of tickets. You design it, build it, test it, ship it, and stand behind it. Full responsibility. Full credit.

No bureaucracy

No mandatory standups. No two-week sprints. No approval chains for good ideas. Just direct, high-leverage work with immediate impact on a product people use.

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Extraordinary standards

We build things that would take most teams 10× longer. Zero warnings. Zero test failures. Zero shortcuts on correctness. The bar is high because the work demands it.

Not sure which role fits?

Take the culture assessment — it maps your profile to the right role automatically. Even if no current role fits, outstanding candidates are always considered.

Questions? Email careers@absolutedb.com