Remote Software Engineer, Customer Infrastructure - US West

Description:

• MinIO is the industry leader in high-performance object storage, powering production infrastructure for more than half of the Fortune 500.
• As a Software Engineer, Customer Infrastructure, you will enhance, optimize, validate, and automate the cloud-native storage platform.
• Your role will involve a mix of DevOps and software engineering to ensure high-quality product delivery with performance, scalability, and durability.
• You will work closely with customers and the engineering team to push the boundaries of object storage performance and reliability.
• Responsibilities include enhancing core MinIO software, building high-performance distributed storage solutions, validating software according to customer requirements, improving existing features, collaborating with engineers, writing maintainable code, conducting performance benchmarking, and managing customer expectations.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• You must have 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
• A desire and ability to work directly with customers to solve problems through product enhancement and automation is essential.
• Experience in DevOps, GitOps, automation, and testing frameworks is required.
• Expertise in distributed systems, networking, or high-performance computing is necessary.
• Familiarity with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, containers, and microservices is expected.
• Strong proficiency in Go is desired, or deep experience in C/C++/Rust with a willingness to learn Go.
• A deep understanding of storage systems, file systems, or databases is required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience debugging complex, large-scale applications are essential.
• Contributions to open-source projects are a plus.
• You should have the ability to work in a fast-moving, collaborative environment with a strong sense of ownership.
• Empathy towards customers and the ability to resolve issues quickly is important.
• A passion for innovation and staying current with technology trends is expected.
• Self-motivation and a commitment to continuous learning and adopting new tools and frameworks are required.
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset is essential, thriving in environments that value open communication and shared goals.
• Attention to detail and fine craftsmanship is necessary.

Benefits:

• The position offers a comprehensive health care plan that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• A 401K plan with a 3% contribution is provided.
• Employees will receive pre-IPO stock options.
• At least 12 public holidays are included in the benefits package.
• Flexible time off is offered to support work-life balance.