Senior Software Engineer - Systems

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Linux systems software for the NAS appliance platform.
• Write production-quality Python for system orchestration, automation, upgrade workflows, and platform services.
• Develop and maintain Bash and other shell-based automation for provisioning, packaging, and operational tooling.
• Contribute to low-level integrations where C/C++ is required.
• Work with Linux internals, including systemd, memory management, storage, networking, and security configurations.
• Optimize filesystem and I/O performance using XFS and ext4.
• Develop packaging and release mechanisms such as rpm/yum or equivalent tools.
• Write and maintain automated tests using pytest and CI pipelines.
• Debug multithreaded and I/O-intensive production issues.
• Collaborate with Support on high-severity escalations.
• Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly for debugging, log analysis, and workflow automation while validating outputs rigorously.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience building Linux-based systems or appliance-grade software.
• Strong production-level Python development experience.
• Strong understanding of Linux internals, including systemd, memory, storage, networking, and security.
• Experience with filesystems such as XFS or ext4.
• Experience debugging multithreaded and I/O-intensive systems.
• Hands-on experience packaging, deploying, or maintaining system-level software.
• Experience writing and maintaining Bash or equivalent shell scripts for system automation.
• Experience designing and executing automated tests using pytest or similar frameworks.
• Experience with virtualized environments such as ESX, KVM, or Hyper-V.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools in debugging or automation workflows, with the ability to validate and verify outputs.

Nice-to-haves

• C or C++ systems-level development.
• Integration of Linux systems with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or CI/CD pipeline experience.
• Knowledge of TCP, UDP, and HTTP.
• PostgreSQL experience in production systems.
• Contributions to open-source systems projects.
• Experience building storage platforms, filesystems, or unstructured data systems.
• Experience developing appliance software for customer-managed environments.
• Experience optimizing performance at the OS or storage layer.
• Experience designing upgrade and lifecycle management mechanisms for distributed systems.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation programs.
• Flexible time off and leave policies.
• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage.
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements.
• Employee referral and recognition programs.
• Professional development and learning support.
• Inclusive, collaborative team culture.
• Modern office spaces with team events and perks.
• Retirement and statutory benefits in accordance with Indian regulations.