Software Engineer - Distributed Systems (Platform Software)

About The Team

Forge is the platform and systems engineering team at Rubrik. Our mission is to develop a highly reliable, secure, scalable and performant software defined platform that radically simplifies building, deploying, and managing physical and virtual appliances on-premise and in the cloud.

We design the appliance platform and build the core infrastructure for Operating System, Networking, Clustering, and Containerization. In addition, we provide common infrastructure services encompassing system monitoring, system management, cluster management, and data migration. All of these serve as the backbone for powering Rubrik’s industry leading Data Protection, Security and Data Management solutions.

About The Job

• Ownership of features, including design, implementation, and testing
• Design and develop enterprise-grade features at the platform and infrastructure level
• Design and develop infrastructure services for system monitoring, detecting faults, and automatically self-healing the distributed systems
• Design, develop, and operationalize high-performance, scalable, reliable and resilient system infrastructure-level services
• Diagnose and resolve problems in complex customer environments

About You

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field
• 3+ years of software development experience on Linux, preferably in Platform/Systems/Kernel or Networking domain
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems design
• Strong background in Systems Programming
• Expertise in debugging and troubleshooting performance and system-level issues
• Experience with Linux kernel or equivalent and kernel debugging
• Proficient in Python, Go, and either C++, Java, or Scala
• Large distributed systems design and development experience is preferred
• Knowledge of Storage, Filesystems, or Data Protection technologies is a plus

The minimum and maximum base salaries for this role are posted below; additionally, the role is eligible for bonus potential, equity and benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the role based on U.S. location. Within the range, the salary offered will be determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US Pay Range: $148,000—$222,000 USD

About Rubrik

Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) is on a mission to secure the world’s data. With Zero Trust Data Security, we help organizations achieve business resilience against cyberattacks, malicious insiders, and operational disruptions. Rubrik Security Cloud, powered by machine learning, secures data across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS applications. We help organizations uphold data integrity, deliver data availability that withstands adverse conditions, continuously monitor data risks and threats, and restore businesses with their data when infrastructure is attacked.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion @ Rubrik

At Rubrik we are committed to building and sustaining a culture where people of all backgrounds are valued, know they belong, and believe they can succeed here. Rubrik's goal is to hire and promote the best person for the job, no matter their background. In doing so, Rubrik is committed to correcting systemic processes and cultural norms that have prevented equal representation. This means we review our current efforts with the intent to offer fair hiring, promotion, and compensation opportunities to people from historically underrepresented communities, and strive to create a company culture where all employees feel they can bring their authentic selves to work and be successful.

Our DEI strategy focuses on three core areas of our business and culture:

• Our Company: Build a diverse company that provides equitable access to growth and success for all employees globally.
• Our Culture: Create an inclusive environment where authenticity thrives and people of all backgrounds feel like they belong.
• Our Communities: Expand our commitment to diversity, equity, & inclusion within and beyond our company walls to invest in future generations of underrepresented talent and bring innovation to our clients.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Rubrik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.