Staff Performance Engineer, Data Protection & Security Platform Engineering

Cerebras; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 203,101 - 225,668; Full time

Job summary

Cerebras is seeking an experienced professional to measure and analyze product performance in Santa Clara, California. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years of experience and advanced qualifications, including a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.

Responsibilities include designing performance workloads and collaborating with teams to enhance system performance. The role demands excellent problem-solving skills and expertise in AI tools for productivity improvement. A competitive salary ranging from $203,101 to $225,668 is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience; 10-12 years preferred.
• Strong knowledge in performance analysis techniques and tools.
• Extensive experience with computer operating systems and hardware architecture.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product performance to find improvement opportunities.
• Design and implement storage-oriented performance workloads.
• Collaborate with development teams for performance enhancements.

Skills

Performance analysis

Scripting (GoLang, Python)

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the indefinite right to work in the job location.

Cohesity is a leader in AI‑powered data security and management. Aided by an extensive ecosystem of partners, Cohesity makes it easy to secure, protect, manage, and get value from data — across the data center, edge, and cloud. Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities, including immutable backup snapshots, AI‑based threat detection, monitoring for malicious behavior, and rapid recovery at scale. We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design. Join us on our mission to shape the future of our industry.

Responsibilities

• Measure and analyze product performance to identify performance improvement opportunities.
• Design, implement, execute, analyze, interpret, socialize and apply storage‑oriented performance workloads and their results, including the creation of tools and automation as necessary.
• Work closely with development teams to drive the performance improvement agenda.
• Evaluate design alternatives for enhanced performance, and prototype opportunities for performance enhancements.
• Create analytical and simulation‑based models to predict storage systems performance.
• Handle non‑routine and unstructured tasks, requiring creative solutions with more interdependencies and less defined processes.
• Apply attained experiences and knowledge to solve complex problems that require in‑depth evaluation.
• Work effectively with Engineering, Vice‑President, Product Management, and external parties across functions.
• Successfully convey information to stakeholders at many levels related to the position.
• Work effectively with senior engineers within the Business Unit.
• Participate as a proactive contributor and subject‑matter expert on team projects.
• Demonstrate favorable results through regular coaching and mentoring others.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of experience is required; 10‑12 years is preferred.
• A Bachelor of Science, Master’s of Science, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent experience) is required.
• Knowledge of performance analysis and modeling techniques, tools, and benchmarking.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in computer operating systems, hardware architecture and design, and data structures.
• Strong scripting skills (GoLang, Python).
• Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make accurate work estimates and develop predictable plans.
• A creative and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of storage, file systems and backup/restore.
• Knowledge of cloud instances, storage and networking resource limits.
• Understanding of performance trade‑offs when designing on‑prem and cloud systems.
• Ability and willingness to adapt to rapidly changing work environments, and create/enhance automation frameworks (generally Python‑based) to improve productivity.

Pay Range: $203,101.00 – $225,668.26 (annualized hourly rate assuming normal full‑time employment)

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE). Cohesity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at 1-855-9COHESITY or [e-mail] for assistance.