Sr. Staff Engineer - Lustre

DataDirect Networks ( DDN.com ) is a global leader in cutting-edge, high-performance storage solutions built for the AI era. Our innovative storage and data management solutions help businesses worldwide tackle high-data growth and content-rich workloads with unmatched performance and scalability. From AI and machine learning to media production, financial services, life sciences, and government agencies, our solutions empower data-driven organizations to maximize the value of their information.

As we continue to expand, we are seeking talented Staff Engineer or Sr. Staff Engineer in India to join our team and contribute to building storage solutions for the most data-intensive applications. If you have a strong background in Linux-based software development and a passion for cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you!

Role & Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new features for our high-performance storage platforms.

• Maintain and enhance existing software solutions.

• Analyze and resolve software bugs across multiple platforms.

• Collaborate with Engineering Managers and distributed teams to understand product requirements.

• Contribute to technical documentation and product validation.

• Optimize performance for specific use cases and deployment environments.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• 14+ years of experience in software development with C in Linux environments.

• 3+ years of experience working with enterprise-class storage, HPC systems, or distributed systems.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to work independently.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Familiarity with Parallel File Systems, especially Lustre, is a plus.

• Experience with Linux networking, kernel VFS, IO subsystems, and Ext4 file system is preferred.

• Hands-on experience with Git, JIRA, Jenkins, Gerrit, and GitHub is a plus.