Staff Software Engineer

Senior Staff Software Engineer: Data & Storage Platform

Uber’s Data Platform is the heart of the company’s critical decision-making and ...

Location

United States , Seattle; San Francisco; Sunnyvale

Salary:

267000.00 - 297000.00 USD / Year

Uber

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

14+ Years of Engineering Excellence: Proven experience designing and operating world-class distributed data and storage systems
Mastery of Storage Internals: Extensive storage experience is a must
Deep expertise in: Batch & Object Storage: HDFS, Cloud Object Storage (S3/GCS/OCI), and Blobstore metadata management
Storage Optimization: Practical experience with Apache Hudi or Apache Iceberg for lakehouse architectures
Transactional Systems: Experience with distributed transactional storage (e.g., Docstore, Google Spanner, TiDB)
NoSQL & Cache: Cassandra, Redis, and high-throughput Key-Value stores
Data + AI Convergence: Deep understanding of how compute fabrics (Spark, Flink, Ray) integrate with vector databases and model-serving platforms
Query Engine Proficiency: Architect-level knowledge of Presto, Trino, or Hive for large-scale analytical processing
Systems Programming: Expert-level command of Java, Go, Scala, or C++ with a focus on performance tuning and distributed consensus

Job Responsibility

Architect the Multi-Modal Fabric: Unify batch, streaming, and AI compute into one intelligent fabric, enabling real-time insights and trustworthy AI agents at a global scale
Revolutionize Storage & Catalog: Drive the architecture for a unified catalog and metadata management service for unstructured data, leveraging native cloud object store capabilities
Operationalize AI Intelligence: Partner with teams like QueryCopilot and DataIQ to bridge human validation with autonomous reasoning through agentic workflows
Lead Storage Modernization: Evolve our massive-scale persistence layers—including Docstore (Transactional Distributed Storage) and Distributed MySQL—to increase resiliency and reduce operational overhead
Open Source & Act as a force multiplier by contributing to the community (Hudi, Iceberg, Presto)

What we offer

Eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program
May be offered an equity award & other types of comp
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan
Eligible for various benefits

Fulltime

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Storage

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer on the Cloud Storage team, you will lead the...

Location

United States , San Francisco; Sunnyvale

Salary:

245000.00 - 290000.00 USD / Year

Crusoe

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

System Programming Expertise: Proven experience in system programming with languages such as C, C++, and/or Rust
Linux Systems Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of Linux Systems Internals and computer architecture
Cloud Storage Design & Development: Ability to design, develop, and deploy highly scalable and distributed cloud storage solutions
Storage Engineering Fundamentals: Strong understanding of storage engineering concepts, including data protection mechanisms (e.g., redundancy, replication, encryption), fault tolerance, and storage technologies (e.g., NVMe, SSDs)
Storage Technologies: In-depth understanding of at least one of the following: block storage, object storage, and/or file storage
Storage Protocols: Familiarity with industry-standard storage protocols such as NFS, SMB, iSCSI, and NVMe-oF
Software Engineering Best Practices: Expertise in professional software engineering practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
Open Source Contributions: Demonstrated track record of contributions to the open source community (e.g., Ceph, GlusterFS, OpenEBS)
Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Job Responsibility

Lead Storage Strategy Development and Execution: Define and execute the roadmap for the Crusoe Cloud storage strategy, aligning with overall business objectives
Lead Engineering Team: Serve as the engineering lead for the Cloud Storage team, collaborating with technology and engineering leadership to define and implement long-term strategic goals
Guide Engineering Practices: Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team throughout the entire software development lifecycle, including architecture decisions, design reviews, code reviews, implementation tasks, and production support
Develop and Optimize Storage Infrastructure: Collaborate closely with the infrastructure organization to design, develop, and optimize industry-leading storage infrastructure solutions
Lead File System Development: Lead the development and maintenance of high-performance and reliable file systems, ensuring optimal performance and data integrity
Storage Architecture Design: Design and implement robust and scalable storage architectures, considering factors such as performance, reliability, availability, and cost-effectiveness
Cross-functional Collaboration: Foster strong collaboration with other teams across the organization, including infrastructure, software engineering, and product development

What we offer

Industry competitive pay
Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
Employer contributions to HSA accounts
Paid Parental Leave
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Teladoc
401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
Cell phone reimbursement

Fulltime

Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform

Lead the design and development of core data storage, streaming, caching, and in...

Location

United States , San Francisco; Seattle; New York

Salary:

248400.00 - 310500.00 USD / Year

Scale

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of full-time engineering experience, post-graduation with specialties in back-end systems, specifically related to building large-scale data storage, streaming, and warehousing systems
Extensive experience in various database technologies (MongoDB, Postgres), streaming/processing solutions (Kinesis, Flink, Spark), indexing/caching (ElasticSearch, Redis), and various data query engines (Trino, Presto, Snowflake, etc.)
Show a track record of mentoring and leading teams in successful projects
Possess excellent communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Experience working fluently with standard containerization & deployment technologies like Kubernetes and various public cloud offerings
Extensive experience in software development and a deep understanding of distributed systems, cloud platforms and data systems
Experience driving cross functional collaboration and communication at an organizational or broader level

Job Responsibility

Drive the architecture, design, implementation, and reliability of our foundational data platforms and systems, working closely with stakeholders and internal customers to understand and refine requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features
Proactively identify opportunities for, and driving improvements to, current programming practices, including process enhancements and tool upgrades
Present technical information to teams and stakeholders, providing guidance and insight on development processes and technologies
Provide technical leadership, including: upholding and upleveling engineering standards across the organization, mentoring junior engineers

What we offer

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
retirement benefits
a learning and development stipend
generous PTO
equity grant
commuter stipend

Fulltime

Senior Staff Software Engineer (Impala Performance Engineer)

At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionab...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Cloudera

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of industry experience in performance related work ideally on large scale distributed systems
Understanding of DBMS algorithms and data structure fundamentals
Understanding of hardware trends and full stack systems performance: CPU, RAM, storage, network, Linux kernel, JVM, distributed systems performance
Deep understanding of performance measurement methodologies and performance analysis tools and techniques
Strong design and coding skills (Java/C++/Golang/Python preferred)
Ability to work in a distributed setting with team members spread across multiple geographies
Demonstrated ability to work on large cross-functional projects, including strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Hands-on experience with containerization and Kubernetes
B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Job Responsibility

Work with internal development teams and the open source community to proactively drive performance improvements/optimizations across our data warehouse stack
Work with product managers, developers and the field team to understand performance and scale requirements and customer workload characteristics, and develop benchmarks and related performance analysis tooling based on these requirements
Analyze performance and scalability characteristics to identify bottlenecks in large-scale distributed systems
Perform root cause analysis of performance issues identified by internal testing and from customers and suggest corrective actions
Evaluate performance of competitor systems

What we offer

Generous PTO Policy
Support work life balance with Unplugged Days
Flexible WFH Policy
Mental & Physical Wellness programs
Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
Access to Continued Career Development
Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
Paid Volunteer Time
Employee Resource Groups

Fulltime

Principal Engineer - Data path - HPE Alletra Storage MP X10000 (Object Storage product development)

Develops organization-wide architectures and methodologies for software systems ...

Location

India , Bengaluru

Salary:

Not provided

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent
15+ years of experience in a product development environment on storage/system engineering
Track record of delivering V1 products (or early-stage product development) in modern storage technologies (Object/File storage for modern AI use-cases, Object storage, cloud storage)
A track record of establishing and assuring adherence to performance requirements, work plans, and schedules for significant engineering initiatives
Experience designing and developing software systems design tools and languages
Experience in storage product development either file, block or object storage
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in overall architecture of software systems for products and solutions
Designing and integrating software systems running on multiple platform types into overall architecture
Evaluating and selecting forms and processes for software systems testing and methodology, including writing and execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools

Job Responsibility

Develops organization-wide architectures and methodologies for software systems design and development across multiple platforms and organizations within the Global Business Unit
End-to-End Ownership and Technical Leadership
Identifies and evaluates new technologies, innovations, and outsourced development partner relationships for alignment with technology roadmap and business value
creates plans for integration and update into architecture
Anticipate bottlenecks and architect innovative solutions
Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with development guidelines and standards
provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk
Drive best practices and operational excellence both at the team and organizational level
Coach and mentor junior and mid-level developers to help them grow technically and understand best practices
Leverages recognized domain expertise, business acumen, and experience to influence decisions of executive business leadership, outsourced development partners, and industry standards groups

What we offer

Health & Wellbeing
Personal & Professional Development
Unconditional Inclusion

Fulltime

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Staff Software Engineer I - Confluent Platform

We’re not just building better tech. We’re rewriting how data moves and what the...

Location

India

Salary:

Not provided

Confluent

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of hands-on software development experience, with a proven ability to anticipate future technical needs and execute toward them
A strong track record of taking ideas from concept to production in complex, high-scale systems
Willingness to roll up your sleeves—design, code, debug, and operate critical systems
Deep experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems, including strong fundamentals in OS, networking, storage, and cloud infrastructure
Excellent grounding in distributed systems, concurrency, and multi-threaded programming
A proactive, self-starter mindset with strong problem-solving skills—identifying root causes and driving durable fixes
Ability to balance short-term execution with long-term architectural integrity
ship incrementally and iterate with urgency
Strong influence skills—able to drive technical decisions across teams and senior leadership through clear, data-driven communication
Experience handling high-severity production issues, including on-call ownership, deep debugging, and mitigation under pressure

Job Responsibility

Technically lead the evolution of the Confluent Platform, with deep ownership of USM, hybrid-first management, and platform-wide operational capabilities
Partner closely with product management, engineering leadership, and cross-org stakeholders (including Confluent Cloud) to define and execute the CP roadmap
Act as a strong external technical voice for Confluent Platform across the company
Champion domain health, operational hygiene, and platform reliability
raise the bar through design and code reviews
Lead architecture and design of large, complex systems spanning distributed systems, Kubernetes, security, and observability
Mentor and grow senior engineers and technical leads, providing hands-on guidance and career mentorship
Represent and strengthen engineering leadership in India, setting standards for execution, communication, and engineering excellence
Build and evolve processes that enable teams to operate at scale without sacrificing quality or velocity

What we offer

Remote-First Work
Robust Insurance Benefits
Flexible Time Away
The Best Teammates
Experience Ambassadors
Open and Honest Culture
Well-Being and Growth

Fulltime

Staff Software Engineer, Mapping

This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of [Austin, ...

Location

United States

Salary:

185100.00 - 335300.00 USD / Year

General Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and operating scalable distributed systems in production
Bachelors degree in related field or relevant work experience
Strong proficiency in Python (optional C++, TypeScript), and system-level programming fundamentals
Deep understanding of databases, caching, data modeling, and service-oriented architecture (SOA)
Proven experience building and deploying distributed systems on major cloud platforms such as Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure
Experience with data orchestration pipelines and ETL mechanisms (eg. airflow)
BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent industry experience
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional technical initiatives, influencing architectural decisions across teams, and mentoring senior engineers

Job Responsibility

Architect and implement scalable, reliable, distributed backend systems to support national-scale mapping
Design and evolve data pipelines and microservices for map ingestion, transformation, storage, and release
Own end-to-end delivery of high-impact projects, including defining milestones, aligning stakeholders, and mentoring ICs across functions
Collaborate cross-functionally with Localization, Perception, Simulation, and Offboard teams to define data contracts and ensure system interoperability
Drive technical excellence by conducting system-level design reviews, mentoring engineers, and setting the standard for code quality, testing, and documentation
Diagnose and resolve large-scale system issues across services, data pipelines, and production environments
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in distributed system design, performance optimization, and backend architecture within Mapping and potentially across GM AV
Help shape technical roadmaps and hiring plans for growing distributed systems expertise across the org

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
retirement savings plan
sickness and accident benefits
life insurance
paid vacation & holidays
tuition assistance programs

Fulltime

At NetApp, we have a history of helping customers turn challenges into business ...

Location

India , Bengaluru

Salary:

Not provided

NetApp

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proficiency in Python, Go Lang, Java and REST APIs to create AI-augmented workflows for data classification and engineering
Cloud Native Infrastructure: Depth in microservices-based SaaS architectures and cloud storage platforms (AWS)
AI/ML & GenAI: Hands-on experience with frameworks like PyTorch, and Hugging Face
ability to build next-generation data solutions for AI workloads
Problem-Solving: Proven ability to resolve critical system issues and optimize performance for massive enterprise workloads
Act as a functional expert for complex domains, such as Storage As a Service, CloudOps, or AI-driven data infrastructure
Lead high-impact, cross-team projects that influence the product roadmap and long-term strategy
Design scalable, optimized solution architectures and guide the development of next-generation data services
Serve as a 'coach and culture bearer,' providing technical guidance and peer reviews to help grow junior engineers (IC1–IC4)
Work across organizational boundaries to align technical capabilities with business goals and customer needs

Job Responsibility

Own Every Moment at NetApp
collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow
As a Staff Software Engineer in the Keystone organization, you will be a technical leader and a force multiplier
you will set the technical vision for critical components of our platform
design elegant, scalable, and resilient solutions to our most complex architectural challenges
influence and mentor engineers across the organization
thrive on solving ambiguous problems, driving technical excellence, and building systems that operate at a massive scale

What we offer

Volunteer time off - 40 hours of paid volunteer time each year
Well-being - Employee Assistance Program, fitness, and mental health resources to help employees be their best
Time away - Paid time off for vacation and to recharge

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