Remote Remote C/C++ Software Engineer - Data Recovery Tools

Description:

• DriveSavers is seeking an experienced software engineer with expertise in C/C++ and familiarity with storage technologies to enhance their data recovery toolset.
• This is a highly technical, hands-on position focused on analyzing proprietary storage and backup formats.
• The role involves developing robust recovery tools to retrieve critical customer data from damaged or inaccessible systems.
• Responsibilities include analyzing proprietary on-disk formats and metadata to identify recovery strategies across all layers of the storage stack.
• The engineer will design and implement libraries and applications in C/C++ (or other suitable languages) for parsing, reconstructing, and extracting data from various storage systems, file systems, and backup applications.
• Collaboration with engineering teams is required to validate tool output and improve recovery workflows.
• The position also involves contributing to the build system and automation infrastructure by integrating tools with source control, CI pipelines, and dependency managers (e.g., Git, GitHub Actions, Conan).

Requirements:

• Advanced proficiency in C/C++, with a focus on systems-level and performance-critical development is required.
• Experience with binary data formats, storage technologies, and file system internals is necessary.
• Familiarity with backup solutions and technologies is essential.
• Knowledge of compression and encryption algorithms and implementations is required.
• Bonus: Experience in static and dynamic binary analysis, malware analysis, or digital forensics (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra) is a plus.
• Bonus: A working knowledge of Python or Rust for scripting and prototyping is advantageous.
• Candidates must be available for some collaboration during U.S. business hours.
• Confidentiality and data security are critical; background screening may be required.

Benefits:

• This is a remote position open to candidates worldwide, providing flexibility in work location.
• The opportunity to work on complex data recovery challenges in a highly technical environment.
• Collaboration with engineering teams to enhance skills and improve recovery workflows.
• The chance to contribute to innovative tools and technologies in the data recovery field.