Senior Software Engineer C/C++

Our software engineers exhibit excellent design, development, and debugging experience within a Linux storage environment. You will join a team currently implementing new/modern storage software. This role requires the ability to work in various areas of enterprise storage stacks with concepts including protocols, APIs, and storage related applications. The position is broad and encourages an expansion of personal expertise into the latest software defined storage technologies.

As a development engineer, in your normal day you will be:

• Understanding and implementing product requirements via new and existing technology stacks.
• Implementing automated unit test cases surrounding your code.
• Participating in bi-directional code reviews, design discussions, and task breakdowns.
• Collaborating with teammates in an Agile software development lifecycle
• Expanding your knowledge of new storage technologies and the software behind them.

What you bring to the team

• 6+ years of C++ software development experience within the area of storage appliances and/or enterprise storage systems
• Broad knowledge of the Boost C++ library
• Strong experience developing software within the Linux environment, e.g.: general administration, kernel interaction, networking, scripting languages, development tools etc.
• Excellent analytical, debugging skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Thorough understanding of design patterns
• Active participation in a modern/distributed team environment
• Direct experience developing code for SAN/NAS servers, FUSE experience a plus
• Deep working knowledge of file system architecture and principles
• Understanding and experience with software development of protocols such as SMB, NFS, Samba.
• Development level exposure to enterprise level storage technologies, distributed file systems, snapshots, replication, clustering, high availability, de-duplication, and related concepts.
• Conversance with agile software development methodologies and task break down methodologies, such as: scrum-ban, stand-ups, story mapping, planning poker, etc.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent

Our Values

Research tells us that some applicants, especially those from underrepresented groups, can be put off from applying for roles if they need flexibility or feel they don't meet all of the set criteria. We strive to create an inclusive environment for all and are open to considering home working, compressed/flexible hours. Get in touch with us to explore how we might be able to accommodate your specific needs.

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. With Japanese roots going back over 100 years, our culture is founded on the values of our parent company expressed as the Hitachi Spirit:

Wa - Harmony, Trust, Respect

Makoto - Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity

Kaitakusha-Seishin - Pioneering Spirit, Challenge