Sr Staff Engineer - Infinia Software Security

DataDirect Networks, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Staff Engineer to join their innovative RED Storage engineering team. This role offers a unique opportunity to architect and deliver cutting-edge software storage solutions that power high-performance AI data centers across diverse industries. As a key contributor, you will engage in technical design discussions, lead product delivery, and mentor fellow engineers in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact in the AI and data management landscape, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Professional Development

Remote Work Options

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development with file systems and distributed systems.
• Excellent hands-on experience with high availability storage solutions.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement distributed storage components and high availability services.
• Lead technical design discussions and mentor team members.

Skills

Software Development

Concurrency

Multithreading

Server Architectures

Distributed Systems

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS in Computer Engineering

Ph.D in Statistics

Tools

C/C++

Linux

Lustre

GPFS

NVM Storage Technology

Job description

Overview

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." – IDC

“The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments” - Marc Hamilton, VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA

DDN is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge data intelligence platform is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.

Job Description

We are looking for a Sr. Staff Engineer for our RED Storage engineering team who will participate in architecting, designing, building, managing, and delivering RED software storage solutions:

1. Architect and implement mission-critical distributed storage components, including:

1. Global file system namespace management
2. High availability services integration
3. S3 protocol implementation
4. Access control systems
5. Data protection features (erasure coding, backup/recovery)
6. Storage efficiency features (snapshots, deduplication)

1. Lead technical design discussions and prototype development
2. Drive product delivery while maintaining high quality standards
3. Conduct thorough code reviews and optimize solutions for scalability, reliability, and performance
4. Mentor and collaborate with team members in an outcome-oriented environment

Qualifications:

1. 10+ years of experience in software development with file systems, concurrency, multithreading, server architectures, and distributed systems.
2. Excellent hands-on software development experience (5+ years) on scale-out and high availability storage solutions.
3. Experience in developing and debugging at the system level (C/C++), particularly for Linux/UNIX computing environments.
4. Knowledge of parallel file system solutions (Lustre, GPFS), NVM storage technology, or distributed key-value storage systems is highly appreciated.
5. BS/MS/Ph.D in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent degree/experience.
6. Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables.
7. Strong team player with good communication skills and a self-starter attitude.
8. Excellent time management skills, with the ability to independently prioritize, multitask, and work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of and experience in several of the following subjects:

1. Extensive experience with parallel or distributed file systems (e.g., Lustre, GPFS, NFS, SMB)
2. Deep understanding of HPC networks, focusing on low-latency and high-bandwidth solutions
3. Proven expertise with NVME and NVMEoF storage technologies
4. Strong background in Linux kernel internals
5. Advanced programming concepts including:

• Memory mapped IO (mmap)
• Event-driven programming
• Lock-free programming
• S3 protocols

This position requires participation in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours support as needed.

DDN

Join our dynamic and driven team, where engineering excellence is at the heart of everything we do. We seek individuals who love to challenge themselves and are fueled by curiosity. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work across various areas of the company, thanks to our flat organizational structure that encourages hands-on involvement and direct contributions to our mission. Leadership is earned by those who take initiative and consistently deliver outstanding results, both in their work ethic and deliverables, making strong prioritization skills essential. Additionally, we value strong communication skills in all our engineers and researchers, as they are crucial for the success of our teams and the company as a whole.

Interview Process: After submitting your application, one of our recruiters will review your resume. If your application passes this stage, you will be invited to a 30-minute interview during which a member of our team will ask some basic questions. If you clear the interview, you will enter the main process, which can consist of up to four interviews in total:

1. Coding assessment: Often in a language of your choice.
2. Systems design: Translate high-level requirements into a scalable, fault-tolerant service (depending on role).
3. Real-time problem-solving: Demonstrate practical skills in a live problem-solving session.
4. Meet and greet with the wider team.

Our goal is to finish the main process in 2-3 weeks at most.

DataDirect Networks (DDN) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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