Senior Systems Engineer - Low-Level Storage & AI Data

Socket.dev; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VAST Data is seeking a Senior Developer to join our V-Force team, a hands-on role focused on solving high-impact problems within our storage stack and influencing large-scale system design.

Ideal candidates excel in C, C++, or Python, possess systems programming experience, and can work near the OS/kernel level. You’ll collaborate with R&D, product, and field teams to deliver customer-driven features and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong development skills in C, C++, or Python.
• Systems programming experience and OS/kernel level work.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP and OSI networking.
• Familiarity with Git version control.
• Experience or interest in storage/file systems or block storage.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Debug complex issues in real-world production environments.
• Design and develop robust code solutions and enhancements.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, product, and field teams on customer feature requests, POCs, and sales enablement.
• Tackle real-time performance challenges in large-scale systems.
• Contribute directly to the evolution of our file system and storage stack.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Systems programming

Networking concepts

Git

Storage systems awareness

Education

BSc/MSc in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

VAST Data is seeking a Senior Developer to join our V-Force team, a hands-on role focused on solving high-impact problems within our storage stack and influencing large-scale system design.

Ideal candidates excel in C, C++, or Python, possess systems programming experience, and can work near the OS/kernel level. You’ll collaborate with R&D, product, and field teams to deliver customer-driven features and performance improvements.