Sr. Staff Engineer in Test

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DDN Storage is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare, to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." – IDC

“The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments” - ~ Marc Hamilton

VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA

DDN is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge storage and data management solutions are designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN Storage empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage.

We are seeking a Staff Engineer in Test to join our Infinia - Cloud Control Plane to design, develop, and deliver core components of our software-defined storage platform. This role focuses on building high-quality, scalable solutions while collaborating closely with peers across engineering, product, and program management.

The ideal candidate is a strong hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and contributing to the development of reliable, high-performance storage systems.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain software components for scalable storage solutions.

Contribute to the implementation of distributed systems with a focus on reliability, performance, and availability.

Participate in design discussions and provide thoughtful technical input.

Write high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code.

Conduct code reviews and follow engineering best practices.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the stack.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product delivery.

Work closely with program management to meet release milestones.

Contribute to technical documentation.

Provide updates on project progress and deliverables.

Support continuous improvement of engineering processes and system performance.

Travel occasionally as needed for team meetings or training.

Qualifications

Required

BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent experience).

10+ years of software development experience.

Strong programming skills in C/C++, particularly in Linux/UNIX environments.

Experience with distributed systems, multithreading, and concurrency.

Solid understanding of file systems and server architectures.

Proven ability to deliver production-quality software.

Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Preferred

Experience with scale-out or high-availability storage systems.

Familiarity with parallel file systems such as Lustre or GPFS.

Exposure to NVMe or modern storage technologies.

Experience debugging system-level issues.