Rubrik · 1 week ago
Software Engineer - Distributed Systems (Platform Software )
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$126K/yr - $190K/yr
0+ years expRubrik is a company focused on securing the world's data and is seeking a Software Engineer for their Forge team, which is integral to building a reliable and scalable software-defined platform. The role involves end-to-end ownership of projects, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and solving complex customer issues, all while fostering team excellence and mentoring junior engineers.
Cloud ComputingCloud Data ServicesData ManagementInformation TechnologySecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Actively own team features and systems, defining their long-term vision and ensuring their health
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build features with multi-component dependencies
Design and develop high-performance, scalable, and resilient system-level services
Author detailed design documents, test plans, and automated tests to ensure high-quality results
Collaborate closely with engineering and support teams to debug and resolve complex customer issues
Proactively identify and bridge gaps in our product, processes, and tooling
Operationalize monitors and tools to aid and scale the debugging process
Assess the reliability of the Linux system stack and create new features to enhance error handling and performance
Mentor new and junior engineers, helping them succeed in our fast-paced environment
Contribute to the evolution of our engineering standards, tooling, and processes
Qualification
Required
BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field
0-2 years of software development experience on Linux, preferably in Platform/Systems/Kernel or Networking domain
Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems design
Strong background in Systems Programming
Expertise in debugging and troubleshooting performance and system-level issues
Proficient in Python, Go, and either C++, Java, or Scala
Preferred
Experience with Linux kernel or equivalent and kernel debugging
Large distributed systems design and development experience
Knowledge of Storage, Filesystems, or Data Protection technologies
Benefits
Bonus potential
Equity
Benefits
Company
Rubrik
Rubrik is a data security platform that delivers cyber resilience, cyber posture, and cyber recovery solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.55BKey Investors
MicrosoftMeros Equity Global ManagementBain Capital Ventures
2025-05-11Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-10-08Post Ipo Secondary
2024-04-25IPO
Leadership Team
Arvind Nithrakashyap
Co-Founder and CTO
Filip Verloy
CTO EMEA & APJ Rubrik X
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