Senior Software Engineer C

Location: Pune

Experience: 6-12 Years

Industry: Storage Technologies

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our development team

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing and implementing new features for large-scale, mission-critical applications in a multi-petabyte storage environment

You will work on various layers of our product, ensuring performance, scalability, and maintainability, while collaborating with cross-functional teams

Key Responsibilities:

Feature Development: Design, develop, and implement new features in collaboration with the development team and stakeholders

Code Maintenance: Build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable C/Linux/systems code

Bug Fixing & Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks and bugs, and propose solutions

Code Quality: Maintain high standards in code quality, organization, and automation

Reviews & Documentation: Conduct thorough code reviews and create high-quality documentation, including release notes and root cause analysis as required

Performance & Reliability: Ensure product quality across functionality, performance, stress, stability, and reliability

Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior team members on technical aspects

Independence: Work independently and take ownership of tasks, ensuring timely delivery

Requirements

Industry Experience: 6-12 years of experience in software engineering with a focus on storage technologies such as backups, virtualization, network-attached storage, and data protection solutions

Proficiency in C: Strong knowledge of C programming language, including language specifications, standards, and system-level functions

Linux Systems Programming: Expertise in Linux system programming, especially on SuSE, CentOS, RedHat, with a focus on storage domains (backup, file systems, filers)

Memory Management: Thorough understanding of memory management in non-garbage collected environments

Threading Primitives: Knowledge of threading and experience designing thread-safe applications

Debugging & Tools: Experience with debugging tools such as WireShark, gdb, and Valgrind

Databases: Familiarity with Postgres, SQL, and other relational databases

Testing Platforms: Experience in implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests

Storage Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of storage technologies, including backup technologies, file systems (NFS, CIFS/SMB), and network file systems

Desired Skills:

Problem Solving: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and logical reasoning skills with attention to detail

Leadership: Good organizational and leadership skills, with experience leading technical teams

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self-Motivated: Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in remote teams

Complex Systems: Capable of architecting complex software solutions and working with large codebases