Senior Systems Software Engineer

Senior Systems Software Engineer (Data Path) - Up to $220K Basic Salary - Denver, CO (Hybrid)

This is not a traditional back-end engineering role.

We’re hiring for a global technology leader building high-performance data and storage platforms and they need a senior engineer to design and optimize the Data Path - the core engine of their distributed storage system.

You’ll be designing and building:

• High-performance distributed storage components
• Low-latency I/O paths from network to disk
• Distributed caching, metadata management and intelligent data placement
• Concurrency-heavy, multi-core optimized systems in C/C++
• Scalable clustered storage architectures

What They’re Looking For:

• 8+ years in C/C++ development
• Strong Linux systems experience
• Experience building distributed systems or storage platforms
• Deep understanding of concurrency, async programming and performance optimisation
• Comfortable working in high-availability clustered environments

Nice to have:

• NVMe-oF, RDMA or zero-copy experience
• NAS protocols (SMB / NFS)
• Kubernetes / container exposure

What’s On Offer:

• Up to $220K base
• Sign-on bonus + Stock options
• Unlimited holiday policy
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-funded HSA contributions
• Full medical (HDHP & PPO options)
• Education reimbursement ($10K per year)
• Wellness reimbursement + strong overall benefits package

Next Steps:

• Apply to this position through LinkedIn
• If suitable I will reach out for an initial Interview
• Following that there will be 2 Technical Interviews
• Final decision and Offer Negotiation

*Please note this role is based in Centennial and will require a commute 3 days per week. Core hours are 10 - 4.

Please note, considering the amount of fake adverts I want to confirm, this is a real position that will be hired for, initial interview to decision time is two weeks. You will be speaking to a human recruiter and during the process be able to visit the offices and meet many different stakeholders.