Staff Software Engineer: C++/Go, Linux, container technology or cloud/virtualization

About the role

Cohesity is the leader in AI-powered data security. Over 13,600 enterprise customers, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 and nearly 70% of the Global 500, rely on Cohesity to strengthen their resilience while providing Gen AI insights into their vast amounts of data. Formed from the combination of Cohesity with Veritas’ enterprise data protection business, the company’s solutions secure and protect data on-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge. Backed by NVIDIA, IBM, HPE, Cisco, AWS, Google Cloud, and others, Cohesity is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with offices around the globe. We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design , and our culture. Want to join the leader in AI-powered data security? We are seeking a Staff Engineer to drive features, design, and delivery for highly reliable, scalable distributed systems at Cohesity. This role requires technical expertise, strong judgement and the ability to collaborate with engineering teams across multiple teams while remaining hands-on with complex technical problems. You will own critical subsystems and platform capabilities that directly impact product scalability, operability, and customer experience across on-prem deployments. HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE Work as an individual contributor along with providing technical leadership and vision for key functional areas and across products integration Drive full software development lifecycle - requirements analysis, design, coding, debugging and bug fixing Collaborate with the dev/QE managers and PM to firm up the priorities and technical roadmap for the product and across wider group Demonstrate passion for quality, innovative approach to solving problems and customer-first attitude is required Should be able to influence critical technical decisions of project teams Provide guidance and direction to junior team members technically. Coaching and mentoring skills Recognizing problem areas and implementing innovative solutions Understanding customer requirements and converting them into POCs or product features as deemed appropriate WE’D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING 12+ Years of experience in product-based companies for enterprise products Proven experience leading development of distributed, fault tolerant, highly available systems, networking and storage systems Hands-on experience of design of complex product features or solutions Experience in designing products or parts of a big complex distributed system Experience working with architects, Product managers & customers for field issues Experience in mentoring junior engineers on system design, debugging techniques, and engineering best practices Development experience in products related to enterprise class data protection In depth knowledge of Agile methodology Influencer and a go getter Technical Skills: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field of study Excellent programming skills in go/C++, Ansible/Python on Linux Sound knowledge of container technology or cloud/virtualization Raise the bar for code quality, testing, observability, and operational excellence Strong development experience with RESTful APIs, Object oriented design and multi-threaded application development Clustering, File systems, storage management knowledge is a plus. Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools to streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and support high-quality decision-making #LI-PK1 Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates: For information on personal data processing, please see our Privacy Policy. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE) Cohesity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at 1-855-9COHESITY or [email protected] for assistance. In-Office Expectations Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing. Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the right to work in the job location. Join our talent community and receive the latest Workday news, content, and be first in line for new job opportunities. At Cohesity, we move fast, think big and act with purpose. As cyberthreats rise, our mission is to protect, secure, and unlock insights from the world’s data. We operate as One Team—driven by bold innovation, speed, and a culture of belonging, accountability, and impact. Join us and help shape one of the most critical missions of our time. At Cohesity, we foster a culture of excellence and innovation, valuing collaboration across the globe. United as one team, we set high standards and pursue ambitious goals, always looking ahead. 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