Sr. Principal Technology & Storage Pathfinding - 2279

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical benefits

401(k) matching

Pet insurance

Job summary

KIOXIA America, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Principal to shape the future of storage technology. You will build strategic relationships with customers and ecosystem partners, guiding product roadmaps with technical insights.

You will educate internal teams and represent KIOXIA at major industry events, influencing strategy and partnerships across the organization.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, 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 for storage systems.
• 5+ years of evaluating new technologies for partnerships or acquisitions, including due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain deep technical relationships with key customers and partners.
• Analyze industry trends and emerging technologies for future product needs.
• Act as technical advisor within KIOXIA and educate internal teams on advancements.

Skills

Linux software

Data Center infra

Filesystems

Open source

AI workflows

Tech leadership

Written communication

Industry networking

Education

BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

KIOXIA America, Inc. is the U.S.-based subsidiary of KIOXIA Corporation, a leading worldwide supplier of flash memory and solid state drives (SSDs). From the invention of flash memory to today’s breakthrough BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory technology, KIOXIA continues to pioneer innovative memory, SSD and software solutions that enrich people's lives and expand society's horizons. The company's innovative BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory technology is shaping the future of storage in high-density applications, including advanced smartphones, PCs, SSDs, automotive, and data centers.

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KIOXIA America, Inc. is the U.S.-based subsidiary of KIOXIA Corporation, a leading worldwide supplier of flash memory and solid state drives (SSDs). From the invention of flash memory to today’s breakthrough BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory technology, KIOXIA continues to pioneer innovative memory, SSD and software solutions that enrich people's lives and expand society's horizons. The company's innovative BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory technology is shaping the future of storage in high-density applications, including advanced smartphones, PCs, SSDs, automotive, and data centers.

Job Description

As a vital contributor to KIOXIA’s Technology and Storage Pathfinding group, KIOXIA’s Sr. Principal will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of storage innovation. You’ll forge deep, strategic relationships with influential customers and key ecosystem partners, driving collaboration and uncovering emerging trends that will guide KIOXIA’s product roadmap. Your technical insights will be essential in analyzing shifts in technology and the broader ecosystem, directly influencing next-generation strategies. Beyond that, our Sr. Principal be the bridge between cutting-edge developments and our internal teams, educating them on new trends and technologies while representing KIOXIA as a thought leader at high-profile industry events

Key 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.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, 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 layer drivers, or data management functionality for storage systems.
• Strong background in evaluating new technologies for partnerships or acquisitions, including market evaluation and technical due diligence (5+ years of experience).
• 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

Preferred

• Prior experience as a member of a CTO staff or in a similar high-level technical advisory role.

Additional Information

Req#2279;

The expected salary for this position is $225,370.00 - 375,620.00.

At KIOXIA, we value the following:

• Investment in you
  • Offering opportunities for career growth and personal development training
• Open-minded management
  • Empowering employees by listening and responding to ideas, issues, and approaches
• Flexible work-life balance
  • Offering a generous PTO allotment, holiday shutdown, and flexible work options
• Variety of cultures, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences of all our team members
  • Through our opportunity, belonging and respect initiatives, our focus is to strengthen our company culture to create an environment of belonging for all
• Benefits for our team members
  • Excellent medical and non-medical benefits, 401(k) matching, pet insurance

KIOXIA America, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.