Lead Object Storage Systems Engineer (S3/Go)

Quantum Default Brand; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Quantum is seeking a Lead Systems Software Engineer for the Centennial, CO object storage team. You will act as technical lead, hands-on, shaping data path, S3 API, and durability features across NVMe, HDD, and tape storage.

You will design critical components, supervise reviews, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product and other ActiveScale teams. Hybrid work Tue-Thu in Centennial office.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience with Go, Python, C, C++, or Rust.
• Strong experience with distributed systems and high‑performance storage software design.
• Hybrid role requiring in-office presence in Centennial, CO Tue–Thu.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for the Centennial object storage team while remaining hands-on.
• Drive architectural decisions for data path, durability, S3, and data movement.
• Design and build components, lead code reviews, and ensure CI coverage.
• Mentor engineers and develop technical ownership across the team.
• Collaborate with the Software Engineering Manager and Product Owner on scope and delivery.

Skills

Go

Python

C

C++

Rust

Distributed systems

Tools

Linux

S3-compatible APIs

OCaml

Job description

Quantum is seeking a Lead Systems Software Engineer for the Centennial, CO object storage team. You will act as technical lead, hands-on, shaping data path, S3 API, and durability features across NVMe, HDD, and tape storage.

You will design critical components, supervise reviews, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product and other ActiveScale teams. Hybrid work Tue-Thu in Centennial office.