Software Engineering Architect - Cloud Storage

Hitachi - Vantara
United States, California, Santa Clara
Nov 20, 2024
Location: Santa Clara, CA Function: HV Technology Office Requisition ID: 1029770 Our Company We're Hitachi Vantara, a global infrastructure business. Our people are the force of meaningful progress. We enable the incredible with data - from taking theme park fans on magical rides, conserving natural resources, protecting rainforests to saving lives. We empower businesses to automate, optimize and advance innovation. Together, we create a sustainable future for all. Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to inspire the future. Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer to join our CTO office team. The job is part of a skilled Technology Strategy leadership team that will analyse and support the CTO in driving the strategic direction of the company's technology initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of the technology landscape, the ability to analyse trends, and the skills to contribute to the development of long-term technology strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in storage solution metadata structures, RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access), and log-structured file systems. This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing storage systems and solutions that are critical to our business operations. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement software systems with a focus on metadata management, ensuring efficient categorization and retrieval of data. Develop and optimize RDMA-enabled applications to improve data transfer speeds and system performance. Work with or transform existing solutions to flash-friendly IO stacks to enhance data integrity, recovery, and storage efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate storage solutions with other systems and applications. Conduct code reviews, write comprehensive documentation, and maintain software functionality. Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in storage systems and metadata management. Qualifications: Proven experience as a Software Engineer with a focus on metadata structures, RDMA, and log-structured file systems and performance NUMA aware memory schedulers Strong programming skills in languages such as C++, Java, or Python Familiarity with storage systems, distributed computing, and high-performance architectures. Excellent knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Preferred Skills: Experience with Metadata Query Engines (MQE), DBs, and indexing/searching objects based on system and custom metadata. Knowledge of data migration policies and command-line interfaces for managing file systems. Understanding of metadata limitations and system resource management. Familiarity with data protection, security compliance, and intelligent data management in multi-cloud environments About us We're a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential. #LI-DS1 Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings. We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team. How we look after you We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We're also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We're always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you'll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with. We're proud to say we're an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.