Software Engineer - Platform Infrastructure

Our Company

At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. Teradata Autonomous Knowledge Platform activates enterprise intelligence by unifying data, knowledge and business context to achieve tangible outcomes. With Teradata, organizations can provide agents with full context for impact when it matters. Our solution lets businesses connect and scale on premises, in the cloud, or through a hybrid approach. Teradata delivers real business value with AI.

What you will do

We are looking for a mid-level engineer who will be responsible for delivering robust, performant and resource-efficient Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and On-premise Platform Infrastructure for demanding Teradata analytic and AI workloads. This is a critical role for providing our customers with Teradata Cloud and on-prem Platforms they can count on to be highly available and performant.

You will be responsible for

• Deploy and configure Teradata systems across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

• Characterize and tune system performance across CPU, storage, I/O, and network layers.

• Stress and validate infrastructure up to—and beyond—manufacturer limits to ensure robustness under analytic and AI workloads.

• Develop automation tools for analyzing and monitoring infrastructure behavior.

• Collaborate with cloud providers and internal engineering teams to investigate and resolve issues.

• Support customer‑facing teams with platform performance, configuration, and availability questions.

Who you will work with

You will join a high-performing engineering team working with

• Teradata Advanced Development, Architects and Product Management to understand system requirements and test new platform infrastructure capabilities.

• Cloud infrastructure providers to understand and help influence roadmaps; and to resolve functional, robustness and performance issues.

• Teradata Customer Support and Operations to support customer field issues.

What makes you a qualified candidate

• Experience with Public Cloud (AWS/Azure/GC) Computing Infrastructure.

• Experience with Linux OS and command line.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline with 3+ years of relevant experience.

• PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.

What you will bring

You will be a preferred candidate if you have

• Scripting (e.g., creating and modifying test cases to create targeted configurations and workloads).

• Experience with Teradata Cloud or On-Prem solutions, Teradata Cloud on VMWare, or Teradata Factory.

• Experience in public cloud environments – AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.

• System deployment and configuration

• Performance and resource (CPU/Storage/IO/Network) characterization and tuning.

• Stress infrastructure up to, and beyond, manufacturer limits to probe for weaknesses to ensure robust infrastructure under intense workloads.

• Problem Solving: Analysis and troubleshooting, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions to identify the root cause of an issue and resolving it.

• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a passion for technology.

• Creativity and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

• Effective documentation, communication and knowledge sharing skills.

Why We Think You'll Love Teradata

We prioritize a people-first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success. We embrace a flexible work model because we trust our people to make decisions about how, when, and where they work. We focus on well-being because we care about our people and their ability to thrive both personally and professionally. We are committed to actively working to foster an inclusive environment that celebrates people for all of who they are.

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Teradata is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to help us innovate and grow. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let your recruiter know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Pay Rate: 111800.0000 - 139800.0000 - 167700.0000 Annually

Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on geographic location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and candidate experience. Sales roles will be eligible for commission payments tied to quota achievement. All other permanent roles will be eligible for one of our annual incentive plans, which are based on company financial attainment and individual performance.

Employees in this position are also eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits programs, which include healthcare, life and disability insurance plans, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, and time-off programs. Specific details of these benefits, including eligibility criteria and plan options, will be provided during the hiring process and can be reviewed here: