Alibaba Cloud · 5 hours ago
Software Engineer (File Storage)-Seattle
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$142K/yr - $234K/yrAlibaba Cloud builds core components of the company's storage infrastructure, providing foundational cloud technology and services. They are seeking a High-Performance File System Development Engineer to design and optimize next-generation file systems, addressing challenges in data storage and access.
Cloud Data ServicesCloud ManagementData CenterData ManagementFoundational AISoftware
Responsibilities
Architect and Develop: Design and build the core modules of our high-performance file systems, with a focus on optimizing for intensive I/O workloads
Solve Performance Issues: Analyze, tune, and resolve bottlenecks related to high concurrency, low latency, and high throughput
Optimize Data Flow: Design and implement efficient data storage, access, and management mechanisms to maximize I/O efficiency
Contribute to Distributed Systems: Develop solutions for distributed file systems, addressing key challenges in data consistency, fault tolerance, and scalability
Collaborate and Innovate: Partner with product teams to understand requirements and deliver creative technical solutions, while also researching and exploring new storage technologies and architectures
Qualification
Required
Deep C/C++ Expertise: You're highly proficient in C/C++ and have a solid grasp of data structures, algorithms, and multi-threaded and network programming
Linux Knowledge: A strong understanding of Linux operating system principles is essential. Experience with kernel development and debugging is a plus
Problem-Solving Skills: You can quickly analyze and solve complex technical challenges
Strong Collaboration Skills: You're a great communicator and can work effectively with a team
Passion for Technology: You have a genuine passion for technology and are excited to tackle new challenges and explore new ideas
Solid Work Ethic: You're honest, diligent, and committed to high-quality work
Scripting Proficiency: You're familiar with Python or other scripting languages
Preferred
Cloud Infrastructure Experience: You have a background in cloud infrastructure development and understand distributed storage and computing
Distributed Systems Knowledge: You have a deep understanding of the internals of open-source systems like Linux, HBase, Cassandra, Hadoop, and Kubernetes
Experience with Distributed Computing: You have worked with environments like MPI, Parameter Server, TensorFlow, Caffe, and PyTorch
Fault-Tolerant Protocols: You have experience with Paxos, Raft, and other fault-tolerant protocols
Innovative Mindset: You're interested in emerging technologies and have a track record of generating new ideas and innovations
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Basic life insurance
Wellbeing benefits like FSA
Up to 12 paid holidays
Accrue up to 15 paid vacation days for this position
Receive up to 72 hours paid sick time (front-loaded) per calendar year
Company
Alibaba Cloud
Alibaba Cloud develops cloud computing and data management services. It is a sub-organization of Alibaba Group.
Founded in 2009
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Alibaba Group
2015-07-29Series B· $1B
2012-09-20Series A· $200M
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