Cockroach Labs
Overview
Cockroach Labs is the company behind CockroachDB, a distributed SQL database designed for cloud-native applications. It provides a scalable, resilient, and globally distributed data platform that aims to simplify data management for developers and enterprises. The company focuses on providing a database solution that can survive failures, scale easily, and provide consistent data access across geographically distributed locations.
About Us
Cockroach Labs was founded in 2015 by former Google engineers Spencer Kimball, Peter Mattis, and Ben Darnell, who were inspired by Google's Spanner database. They set out to build an open-source database that could offer similar capabilities to Spanner, but be more accessible and adaptable to various cloud environments. The company's name, 'Cockroach Labs', is a nod to the resilience of cockroaches, reflecting the database's ability to survive failures and continue operating.
Vision
Cockroach Labs envisions a world where data infrastructure is invisible and effortless, enabling developers to focus on building innovative applications without being constrained by the limitations of underlying database technology. They strive to be the leading provider of distributed SQL databases for the cloud era.
Mission
Cockroach Labs' mission is to make data easy to manage at any scale and in any location. They aim to empower developers to build resilient, scalable, and geographically distributed applications without the complexities of traditional database management.
Culture
Cockroach Labs fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer focus. They value transparency, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to building a high-quality product. The company emphasizes continuous learning and encourages employees to contribute to the open-source community. They also prioritize work-life balance and offer a flexible work environment.
Headquarters
New York, NY