Senior Systems Engineer - Storage and File Systems in Rust

About the Role

We're hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to join our innovative team in the San Francisco Bay Area. This Senior Systems Engineer remote position focuses on storage and file systems in Rust, providing an exciting opportunity to work on foundational systems that drive our platform's performance and reliability.

What You'll Do

• Build and evolve storage and persistence components that underpin a modern search platform.
• Solve performance-critical and correctness-sensitive problems, ensuring the systems you develop are robust and efficient.
• Contribute directly to a core Rust codebase, enhancing our infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with a small team to ship foundational infrastructure that meets real-world constraints.
• Utilize your expertise in database internals, storage engines, and large-scale storage infrastructure to drive innovation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, specifically with storage and file systems.
• Proficiency in Rust is a significant advantage.
• Experience with database internals or OS-adjacent storage systems.
• Strong understanding of reliability and performance trade-offs in systems.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a passion for working close to the metal.

Nice to Have

• Experience in large-scale storage infrastructure.
• Strong research background in systems engineering.
• Previous work in performance optimization and systems design.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $140,000 - $180,000 per year.
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship available.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Collaborative team culture with a focus on personal and professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.