Thoughtspot - System Engineer - Linux/Kernel Programming (5-9 yrs)

Job Description :

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development and maintenance of our critical systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in systems engineering principles, with a deep understanding of filesystems, Linux, Operating systems, and kernel concepts.

Responsibilities :

- Feature Development: Contribute to the development of new features and enhancements, working closely with product managers and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

- Bug Resolution: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software bugs across various system components, ensuring timely and efficient problem-solving.

- Customer Issue Management: Interact directly with customers to understand their technical issues, provide troubleshooting guidance, and resolve software bugs

- System Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations to improve system efficiency and scalability.

Code Review: Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and maintainability.

- Documentation: Create and maintain clear and concise technical documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and troubleshooting guides.

Requirements :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

- Minimum 4 years of experience in software engineering or a similar role.

- Strong proficiency in Linux operating systems, scripting, and kernel internals.

- In-depth knowledge of filesystem and system calls.

- Strong understanding of distributed systems concepts.

- Strong proficiency in C++ programming language

- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

- Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

- Experience with Zookeeper, Hadoop, Postgres, and Cassandra.

- Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash).

- Contributions to open-source projects.