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Join NVIDIA's GPU SW Kernel organization, where we're groundbreaking the next generation of outstanding AI systems to transform GPU software development. Our team leads the effort in crafting agentic AI systems that impr…
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Database Administrator jobs in San Jose, CA
Database administrators keep an organization's databases fast, available, and recoverable — tuning performance, managing backups and security, and planning for growth.
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Key ResponsibilitiesFramework Development: Architect, expand, and maintain robust test automation frameworks for Android (Mobly, Java, Python).RCS & SMS Testing: Automate functional, integration, and performance test sce…
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We are looking for a Senior System Software Engineer to develop low-level software for NVIDIA NVLink Fusion, a high-bandwidth, low-latency interconnect platform for next-generation accelerated computing systems. You will…
Job-ID29371793Reference26-27092Salary$0.01 / hourRemote50% Remote Description As a Software Engineer, you make direct technical contributions. You execute on assigned software engineering tasks with some guidance, feedba…
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AWS Transform for Windows team is responsible for building Agentic AI systems aimed at helping customers modernize applications they run on AWS and achieve cost savings, security, scalability, and resiliency. We build ne…
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At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed wit…
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Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into inte…
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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping i…
Hello Job Description Job Title: Oracle PLM Technical Consultant Location: Santa Clara, CA Duration: Long Term Contract Work Mode: Onsite Exp Required: 14+ We are looking for an experienced Oracle PLM Functional Consulta…
configurations, and integrations Strong Java/J2EE development experience Experience with Oracle PLM APIs, Web Services, and databases Experience supporting data migration and system integrations Strong troubleshooting an…
Develop AI platform services and APIs using Python, FastAPI, Microservices, and Kubernetes. Implement RAG pipelines, vector databases, and agentic AI frameworks such as LangChain and LangGraph. Manage GPU infrastructure,…
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What database administrators earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $40–$56 | $83k–$117k |
| Mid level | $56–$76 | $117k–$159k |
| Senior | $73–$100 | $152k–$207k |
Adjusted for the San Jose market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQLQuery tuning and indexingBackup and recoveryHigh availability and replicationSecurity and access controlCapacity planningScripting and automationCloud database servicesWorking with developers
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
A critical query got slow overnight. How do you investigate?
Check execution plans, statistics, recent changes, and blocking. A structured path from symptom to cause is what they are grading.
Walk me through your backup strategy and how you verify it.
Cover full/differential/log backups, RPO/RTO targets, and regular restore testing. The verification part is where weak candidates fall down.
How do you decide what to index?
Base it on query patterns and measured impact, and mention the write cost of over-indexing. Showing you remove indexes too is a good sign.
How would you design high availability for a critical database?
Discuss replication or availability groups, failover testing, and what the application must tolerate. Note that HA is not backup — they solve different problems.
A developer wants direct production database access. How do you respond?
Show least-privilege instincts with a service mindset: offer read replicas, audited access, or better tooling instead of a flat no.
Tell me about a data-loss scare or recovery you performed.
A calm, honest recovery story — what was lost, what was restored, what changed after — demonstrates exactly the judgment this role exists for.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For database administrators specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the database platforms and versions you ran, with the size and count of databases managed.
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Quantify performance work: query times cut, storage reclaimed, downtime avoided during migrations.
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Highlight zero-data-loss recoveries or successful DR tests — recoverability is the core promise of the role.
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Show cloud migration experience (RDS, Azure SQL, Cloud SQL) as most DBA hiring now expects it.
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Mention automation of routine maintenance; it signals you scale beyond hand-run scripts.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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