ZT Systems · 2 weeks ago
Principal Storage Architect
Secaucus, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$148K/yr - $247K/yr
10+ years expZT Systems is seeking a Principal Storage Architect to enhance and drive forward their storage products. The role involves architecting and delivering storage solutions for large cloud providers while coordinating with product managers and vendors to meet business goals.
Cloud ComputingCloud InfrastructureInternet
Responsibilities
Engage strategic storage vendors (HDD, SSD, RAID, HBA, JBOD enclosures, chassis port expander) in developing compelling storage solutions for customers. Identify opportunities to partner with vendors on optimized and validated solutions for customer workloads
Work very closely with storage product managers to coordinate all vendor engagements to successfully achieve all of the company’s business goals
Assess existing storage solutions being sold to customers today. Develop a roadmap for next generation storage products based on existing storage products. Identify storage roadmap gaps. Work with senior management on determining viability of closing roadmap gaps with new storage products
Monitor storage solutions from across the industry that includes DAS, SAN, NAS, NAND-based, PCIe connected, and Cold Store. Develop collateral and train the sales team on the strengths and weaknesses of ZT storage products
Develop and maintain in-depth understanding of industry standard storage workloads and trends in connectivity
Work with quality and reliability engineers (QRE) to monitor quality of deployed storage solutions in the field. Use this data in assessing new storage offerings from vendors
Qualification
Required
BS degree – preferably in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or software engineering – with 12+ years of experience (alternatively a MS and 10+ years)
Hands-on experience in running storage-based benchmarks (Orion, IOMeter, SPC). Ability to interpret results and optimize solutions for specific workloads that may be sensitive to IOPs, latency, or other performance metrics as defined by the customer
Experience working in globally dispersed teams
Ability to provide both technology, reliability, and cost assessments on new storage product offerings
Track record of being able to course correct in a highly volatile business environment based on new requirements or updated information
Experience in architecting cloud-based storage solutions
Preferred
Strong network and relationships in the storage community (highly desired)
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
401(k) retirement savings plan
Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
Parental leave and family care support programs
Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about
Company
ZT Systems
ZT Systems is a manufacturer of computer hardware products for cloud and telecom service providers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-08-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Tom Lattin
Vice President, Platform Engineering
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