EngineeringBangalore, Hyderabad

Senior System Software Engineer - Cloud Storage

Location

Bangalore, Hyderabad

Compensation Tier

Senior

Company Overview

An organization at the forefront of accelerated computing and AI works with a leading developer of safety-certified, real-time operating systems and software for embedded systems, particularly within the automotive sector. This collaboration focuses on integrating high-performance computing hardware with robust, secure software solutions to power advanced applications, such as autonomous driving and other intelligent systems. Together, the companies are enabling the development of next-generation intelligent devices that demand both intensive processing power and the highest standards of reliability.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior System Software Engineer to design and develop next-gen, high-performance distributed block storage solutions for cloud and AI platforms. You'll own architecture, collaborate across teams, optimize performance, and contribute to open-source innovation. The role requires 8+ years' experience, strong C/C++ skills, and expertise in Linux Kernel, distributed systems, and storage protocols. Experience with NVMe, RDMA, and cloud-native environments is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end design and development, challenging existing paradigms and exploring novel approaches.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define and implement robust storage algorithms, data management strategies, and distributed systems principles.
Drive architecture, integration, and alignment with cloud-native platforms.
Optimize system performance and reliability through in-depth analysis and low-level tuning.
Work closely to the latest industry trends and contribute to open source projects.

Skills & Experience

B.tech or M.tech degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
8+ years experience in development.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Perseverance and determination in debugging complex problems.
Proven professional experience in designing and developing distributed systems; advantage for experience in block storage and networking systems, advantage for cloud environments.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming.
Experienced with Linux Kernel internals including block subsystem, IO stack, memory management, and scheduling.
Familiarity with storage protocols and standards, especially NVMe.
Knowledge of networking fundamentals and experience in Linux-based networking environments.
Familiarity with RDMA technologies, including Infiniband, RoCE, or iWARP, and experience with RDMA programming models, control and data paths.
Knowledge of cloud computing concepts, including virtualization, scalability, and data management.

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