Atlas Data Storage · 1 month ago
Staff Software Engineer, Full-Stack & Firmware
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
12+ years expAtlas Data Storage is a high-growth startup pioneering DNA data storage technology. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their core engineering team, where the role involves architecting, designing, and implementing high-performance software systems for biological data storage.
Data ManagementDatabaseInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Developing high-performance systems capable of handling very large data payload while ensuring end-to-end data integrity
Help developing software running our highly custom DNA data storage platform
Working closely with hardware, electrical and chemistry teams to help define requirements and specifications
Architecting and implementing using languages such as C, C++ or Rust
Bringing expertise in low-level programming to develop firmware meeting strict timing and performance requirements
Qualification
Required
12+ years of professional software development experience, with significant experience in a Staff-level or equivalent senior technical leadership role
Expertise in broad set of languages such as C, C++, rust, typescript or python
Deep, demonstrable understanding of memory management and allocation strategies across multiple languages and runtimes
Proven ability to write performant, low-latency, and highly optimized code, particularly when dealing with very large data payloads (multi-gigabyte to terabyte scale)
Experience designing and implementing firmware and working with high-speed buses (SPI, 1G/10G Ethernet, USB…)
Knowledge of low-level technologies such as real-time operating systems, dma controllers, axi bus and cpu pipelining
Preferred
Prior experience working directly with hardware development, bring-up, and troubleshooting
Front-end development (typescript, React or similar frameworks)
Understanding of FPGA and ASIC integration
Familiarity with data storage technologies
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for data storage and deployment infrastructure
Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Company
Atlas Data Storage
Atlas Data Storage is an information technology company focused on data storage solutions.
11-50 employees
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Funding
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