Software Engineer (File Storage)-Seattle

Key Responsibilities

• Arcitect and Develop: Design and build the core modules of our high-performance file systems, with a focus on optimizing for intensive I/O workloads.
• Solve Performance Issues: Analyze, tune, and resolve bottlenecks related to high concurrency, low latency, and high throughput.
• Optimize Data Flow: Design and implement efficient data storage, access, and management mechanisms to maximize I/O efficiency.
• Contribute to Distributed Systems: Develop solutions for distributed file systems, addressing key challenges in data consistency, fault tolerance, and scalability.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Partner with product teams to understand requirements and deliver creative technical solutions, while also researching and exploring new storage technologies and architectures.

Job Requirements

• Deep C/C++ Expertise: Highly proficient in C/C++ and have a solid grasp of data structures, algorithms, and multi-threaded and network programming.
• Linux Knowledge: Strong understanding of Linux operating system principles is essential. Experience with kernel development and debugging is a plus.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Can quickly analyze and solve complex technical challenges.
• Strong Collaboration Skills: Great communicator and works effectively with a team.
• Passion for Technology: Genuine passion for technology and excitement to tackle new challenges and explore new ideas.
• Solid Work Ethic: Honest, diligent, and committed to high-quality work.
• Scripting Proficiency: Familiar with Python or other scripting languages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud Infrastructure Experience: Background in cloud infrastructure development and understanding of distributed storage and computing.
• Distributed Systems Knowledge: Deep understanding of the internals of open-source systems like Linux, HBase, Cassandra, Hadoop, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Distributed Computing: Worked with environments like MPI, Parameter Server, TensorFlow, Caffe, and PyTorch.
• Fault-Tolerant Protocols: Experience with Paxos, Raft, and other fault-tolerant protocols.
• Innovative Mindset: Interest in emerging technologies and track record of generating new ideas and innovations.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $142,000 and $234,000/year. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Alibaba U.S. based full time regular employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits like FSA, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect.

U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive up to 12 paid holidays, accrue up to 15 paid vacation days for this position, and receive up to 72 hours paid sick time (front-loaded) per calendar year.