Cohesity · 3 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
Roseville, MN - USA (Office)
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$144K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expCohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. The company is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the ongoing evolution of their data protection platform by designing, enhancing, and maintaining cloud-based and on-prem solutions.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingCyber SecurityData CenterData StorageInformation Technology
Responsibilities
You will apply your technical depth to design and develop new features based on architectural guidance, refine existing implementations, and contribute insights that improve system scalability, performance, security, and reliability
You will troubleshoot complex issues across the full stack, leveraging strong debugging skills and a mindset rooted in learning and root-cause analysis
You will work comfortably across boundaries — UI, API, services, deployment — and translate product requirements into well-engineered solutions
You will use your understanding of customer workflows, data protection domain concepts, and product strategy to make informed engineering tradeoffs and to prioritize development work
You’ll contribute to discussions that balance customer needs, operational efficiency, security requirements, and time‑to‑market
You will navigate a matrixed environment by partnering with architects, QA, platform teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure cohesive delivery
You’ll demonstrate the ability to work with distributed teams, follow and improve existing processes, and promote engineering best practices across the organization
You will mentor junior and mid-level engineers, help raise the overall technical bar, and collaborate respectfully across teams with varying priorities
You’ll participate in design reviews, give and receive constructive feedback, and contribute to a culture of transparency and trust
You will communicate technical decisions clearly, write high-quality design documents, and present design tradeoffs to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
You’ll document your work in a way that enhances long-term maintainability and supports operational excellence
Qualification
Required
7 plus years of experience
BS/MS. in Computer Science
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making
Experience with container-based technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, micro-based services
Experience with REST API based application development
Database experience with such applications as Postgres a plus
NetBackup and Cohesity database protection experience helpful
Motivated to solve complex problems and challenges and works well in a team environment as well as self-motivated to work alone when needed
3+ years of experience with software design and architecture
Hands-on coding skills in at least one of the following languages: C++, Java, Python
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Knowledge of FIPS and STIG software security standards a plus
Distributed systems design and development is plus
Benefits
Health and wellness benefits
Vacation
Paid holidays and refresh days
401(k) retirement plan
Life and disability insurance coverages
Other benefits the Company may offer from time to time
Company
Cohesity
Cohesity is a data management technology firm that offers hyper-converged secondary storage solutions for backups, files, and analytics.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (116)
2024 (83)
2023 (57)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$955MKey Investors
Haveli InvestmentsThe Carlyle GroupJP Morgan Chase
2025-04-29Secondary Market
2024-12-10Series H
2024-12-10Series G
Leadership Team
Sanjay Poonen
CEO & President
Greg Statton
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific and Japan
Recent News
2026-01-09
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