Systems Software Engineer

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced embedded software architect to design, implement, and deliver storage platforms. You will collaborate with firmware, hardware, and storage OS teams while leading cross-functional groups and external partners through design, analysis, coding, testing, and integration.

The role requires deep knowledge of embedded systems, C/Rust/Python, and NVMe/SAS, along with strong communication and mentoring abilities to drive quality and innovation across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent
• Typically 6–10 years’ experience in embedded system design/implementation for Distributed Storage systems
• Extensive experience with C, Rust, and Python
• Advanced knowledge of SAS and NVMe protocols
• Experience in overall architecture of software systems for products and solutions
• Experience designing and integrating software systems running on Intel and AMD
• Experience with software systems testing methodology, test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Mastery in English and local language
• Ability to communicate product architectures, design proposals, and negotiate options at senior management levels

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver next-generation storage platforms
• Collaborate closely with Firmware Engineering, Hardware Engineering, and Storage OS teams
• Lead multiple project teams and internal and outsourced development partners through design, analysis, coding, testing, and integration
• Manage and expand relationships with internal and outsourced software development partners
• Review and evaluate designs and project activities for compliance with systems design and development standards
• Provide feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk
• Provide domain-specific expertise and software systems leadership to cross-organization projects and programs
• Drive innovation and integrate new technologies into software systems projects
• Guide and mentor less-experienced staff members

Skills

C Programming

Rust Programming

Python Programming

Embedded System Design

SAS and NVMe Protocols

Software Systems Architecture

Testing Methodology

Debugging

Mentoring

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Master's degree in Information Systems

Tools

Intel Architecture

AMD Architecture

Job description

• Design, develop, and deliver next-generation storage platforms
• Collaborate closely with Firmware Engineering, Hardware Engineering, and Storage OS teams
• Lead multiple project teams and internal and outsourced development partners through design, analysis, coding, testing, and integration
• Manage and expand relationships with internal and outsourced software development partners
• Review and evaluate designs and project activities for compliance with systems design and development standards
• Provide feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk
• Provide domain-specific expertise and software systems leadership to cross-organization projects and programs
• Drive innovation and integrate new technologies into software systems projects
• Guide and mentor less-experienced staff members

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent
• Typically 6–10 years’ experience in embedded system design/implementation for Distributed Storage systems
• Extensive experience with C, Rust, and Python
• Advanced knowledge of SAS and NVMe protocols
• Experience in overall architecture of software systems for products and solutions
• Experience designing and integrating software systems running on Intel and AMD
• Experience with software systems testing methodology, test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Mastery in English and local language
• Ability to communicate product architectures, design proposals, and negotiate options at senior management levels

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in embedded system design and implementation for Distributed Storage systems, with advanced knowledge of C, Rust, and Python. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage software development partnerships, and drive innovation in software systems architecture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Embedded System Design
• C Programming
• Rust Programming
• Python Programming
• SAS and NVMe Protocols

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Embedded System Design
• C Programming
• Rust Programming
• Python Programming
• Software Systems Architecture
• Software Systems Testing Methodology
• Debugging
• Test Plans
• Testing Scripts
• Integration

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
• Master's Degree in Information Systems

Industry Keywords

• Distributed Storage Systems
• Software Development Standards
• Product Quality
• Failure Risk Mitigation
• Cross-Organization Projects

Tools & Technologies

• Intel Architecture
• AMD Architecture