Staff Performance Engineer, Data Protection & Security Platform Engineering | Santa Clara, CA -[...]

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

Job summary

Cohesity Inc. is seeking a Staff Performance Engineer to be part of their Data Protection & Security Platform Engineering team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to model, measure, and analyze product performance, focusing on continuous improvement in quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have 10 to 12 years of experience in performance engineering, a strong educational background, and expertise in various technical areas including GoLang and Python scripting.

Qualifications

• 10 to 12 years of experience in performance engineering.
• Expertise in performance analysis, modeling techniques, and benchmarking tools.
• Strong scripting skills in GoLang and Python.

Responsibilities

• Measure and analyze product performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Design, implement, execute, analyze, and apply performance workloads.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to drive the performance improvement agenda.

Skills

Performance engineering

Scripting in GoLang

Python scripting

Performance analysis

Modeling techniques

Benchmarking tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science

Job description

Staff Performance Engineer, Data Protection & Security Platform Engineering

Looking for an experienced performance engineer to join Cohesity, a leader in AI‑powered data security and management. The role focuses on modeling, measurement, and analysis of DataProtect’s performance, including new products and features, while driving improvement across product quality, cost, and time‑to‑market.

Responsibilities

• Measure and analyze product performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Design, implement, execute, analyze, and apply storage‑oriented performance workloads, including tools and automation.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to drive the performance improvement agenda.
• Evaluate design alternatives for enhanced performance and prototype enhancements.
• Create analytical and simulation‑based models to predict storage systems performance.
• Lead non‑routine and unstructured tasks that require creative solutions.
• Apply experience and knowledge to solve complex problems with deep evaluation.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders from engineering to product management.
• Serve as a proactive contributor and subject‑matter expert on team projects.
• Coach and mentor peers to achieve favorable results.

Qualifications

• 10 to 12 years of experience in performance engineering; 10 years minimum.
• Bachelor of Science, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Expertise in performance analysis, modeling techniques, and benchmarking tools.
• Deep knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware architecture, and data structures.
• Strong scripting skills in GoLang and Python.
• Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make accurate work estimates and develop predictable plans.
• Creative and analytical problem‑solving approach.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and decision support.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of storage, file systems, backup/restore.
• Experience with cloud instances, storage, and networking resource limits.
• Understanding of performance trade‑offs in on‑prem and cloud designs.
• Capability to adapt and build automation frameworks (Python‑based) to improve productivity.

Compensation

Pay Range: $203,101.00–$225,668.26. Base salary may be adjusted based on experience, location, and other factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail].