Senior Principal Storage Tech & Ecosystem Strategy

KIOXIA Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 376,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

PTO and holidays

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Pet insurance

Job summary

KIOXIA America, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Principal in Technology & Storage Pathfinding to shape storage innovations. You will build strategic relationships with customers and ecosystem partners, analyze trends, and guide technology strategy while representing the company at major industry events.

The role emphasizes educating internal teams, influencing product roadmaps, and participating in partnerships and due diligence. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in CS/CE or related field; advanced degrees are a plus.
• 12+ years of experience developing Data Center Infrastructure class Linux software or Enterprise-class storage solutions.
• At least 10 years of experience in architecting filesystems, block device drivers, or data management functionality for storage systems.
• 5+ years of experience evaluating new technologies for partnerships or acquisitions.
• Familiarity with the open-source industry, including active participation in community development processes.
• Knowledge of AI workflows, including data access patterns and infrastructure requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of how storage systems interface with software applications.
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring abilities, with a track record of guiding teams through complex challenges.
• Excellent verbal communication and strong written skills, able to convey complex technical concepts clearly.
• Travel roughly 25% both domestic and international

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain deep technical relationships with key customers and partners, driving mutual value through collaboration.
• Analyze industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying those likely to impact future product needs.
• Act as a technical advisor and resource within KIOXIA, educating internal teams on advancements and helping shape technology strategy.
• Represent KIOXIA at key industry events, contributing to the company’s visibility and leadership in the storage ecosystem.
• Engage in open source communities, collaborating on storage-related projects and influencing the development process.
• Participate in the evaluation of potential technology partnerships or acquisitions, providing technical insights for due diligence.

Skills

Linux software development

Enterprise storage architecture

Filesystem design

Technology due diligence

Open source collaboration

AI workflows knowledge

Storage software integration

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Computer Science/Engineering

Advanced degrees a plus

Job description

KIOXIA America, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Principal in Technology & Storage Pathfinding to shape storage innovations. You will build strategic relationships with customers and ecosystem partners, analyze trends, and guide technology strategy while representing the company at major industry events.

The role emphasizes educating internal teams, influencing product roadmaps, and participating in partnerships and due diligence. Strong leadership and communication are essential.