Principal Software Developer

Principal Software Developer – Storage Engineering

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Job Summary

As a Principal Software Developer – Storage Engineering, you will design, develop, and optimize high-performance storage software for Linux-based environments. You will contribute to the evolution of distributed storage solutions, cloud integration, and platform modernization while ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, you will provide deep technical expertise in the development of next-generation storage platforms and infrastructure.

What You Will Do

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design and implement high-performance storage system components and services in C++ for Linux-based environments with integration into cloud infrastructure.
• Develop low-level storage software components and system services with a strong emphasis on performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Design and implement solutions for distributed storage systems, data management, and cloud-based storage architectures.
• Design and document technical solutions and software architectures based on functional and non-functional requirements.
• Integrate storage platforms with cloud services, including AWS services such as Amazon S3, while maintaining efficient local system performance.
• Contribute to platform modernization initiatives, including cloud migration, Linux platform upgrades, and next-generation storage platform development.
• Develop and evaluate containerized solutions and platform prototypes to support evolving product requirements.
• Develop cross-platform components where required, ensuring compatibility across Linux and Windows environments.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex issues across application, operating system, networking, storage, and cloud interaction layers.
• Optimize system performance, memory usage, I/O throughput, and resource utilization in production environments.
• Produce clear technical documentation, including architecture designs, interface definitions, implementation specifications, and troubleshooting guides.

What You Can Deliver:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of software development experience with strong expertise in C++ and systems programming in Linux environments.
• Proven experience designing and developing high-performance, scalable, and reliable software systems, preferably in storage, distributed systems, or infrastructure platforms.
• Strong understanding of operating systems, concurrency, memory management, networking concepts, and performance optimization.
• Experience troubleshooting complex issues across application, OS, storage, and cloud layers.
• Experience designing technical solutions, producing architecture documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Proficiency with modern software development practices, including Git-based workflows.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing enterprise storage platforms, distributed storage systems, or large-scale data management solutions.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS services such as Amazon S3, and cloud migration initiatives.
• Experience with performance optimization of storage systems, including I/O throughput, scalability, and resource utilization.
• Experience with Docker, containerized environments, and infrastructure automation tools such as CloudFormation.
• Experience developing cross-platform software for Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and contributing to open-source projects.

Aside from the qualifications above, the ideal candidate shall also possess the following behavioral skills:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and identify root causes.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively and communicate technical concepts across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive technical solutions and make sound engineering decisions.
• Ability to evaluate technical trade-offs and make decisions that support product reliability, scalability, and long-term maintainability.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to software quality and engineering excellence.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional, and fast-paced engineering environment.

What to look forward to?

• Join a global team and experience a dynamic, collaborative work environment that fosters innovation and growth.
• Remote work model offering flexibility to balance work and life.
• Access to development programs with strong support and mentoring to help you grow and advance within the company.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusivity, and creating a welcoming environment for all employees.
• Attractive benefits package including health & life insurance, referral rewards, and generous leave policies to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Salary Range: MIN 185,848.80 to MAX 278,773.20 PLN/Annual

The salary range shown reflects the company's good faith full target range for this position at the time of posting. The company may update or modify this range at any time and endeavors to keep this posting current. Compensation decisions are based on factors including geographic location, experience, skills, education, and business needs. While the full range is posted for transparency, offers are typically made within the lower to middle portion of the range.

Avid is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.