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Software Engineer, Core Data Services

Qumulo
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026
Qumulo's cloud data platform manages exabytes of the world's most demanding data, unifying files, objects, and every workload across edge, core, and cloud.

About The Position

Engineers working on core services build the modern distributed storage engine that powers our on-premises and cloud products along with the various services that help customers store, access, and protect their data. The software stack includes a distributed and fault-tolerant block storage layer, a transactional file system, and multiple access protocols and replication/backup features. If you're excited about working on industry-leading data storage software that scales to multiple petabytes with sub-millisecond access latencies, and allows customers to run all their unstructured data workflows on one platform, we want to talk to you!

Software Engineers at Qumulo work alongside people who crave collaborative coding environments. It's a community where individual engineers have a voice, and teams have the autonomy to drive their own progress.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to feature development and testing using languages like C and Rust
  • Participate in team SDLC processes like stand-ups/reviews/pair programming/etc. and improve them as appropriate
  • Own, define and implement customer-facing features and internal improvements
  • Help debug and fix test failures and product issues

Qualifications

  • Experience programming in a compiled language like C/C , Rust, C#, Java or Go
  • Firm grasp of computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, concurrent programming, operating systems concepts)
  • Work collaboratively with a team on shared work using strong written and oral communication skills
  • Previous experience with public cloud storage APIs, block or file storage systems, Linux tooling, kernel interfaces, performance tuning, and/or GDB debugging would be a plus
  • 2 years of proven ability providing production software level design, coding and testing
  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

The annual pay range for the role is USD $140,000.00 - $190,000.00.

Individual pay depends on various factors, such as role level, relevant experience and skills, and location. Pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the pay range applicable at the time.

Benefits & Perks

  • Pre-IPO stock options
  • Flexible time-off policy
  • HSA and PPO health insurance options
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Choice of an ORCA card or parking subsidy

About Qumulo

Built for the most demanding enterprise workloads, from AI and HPC simulations to Splunk Observability, genomics and PACS medical imaging, geospatial datasets, media editing and rendering, and video surveillance, Qumulo unlocks the full power of an organization’s information. Our platform unifies file and object storage across data centers, edge, and public clouds, enabling efficient, accelerated computing and extending the reach of data unbound by protocol or transport limitations.

With more than 1,100 customers and exabytes of data under management, Qumulo powers mission-critical workloads anywhere real-time access to massive file datasets is non-negotiable. Qumulo delivers radical simplicity, hardware freedom, exceptional customer support, and a true hybrid-cloud architecture.

Our Values

At Qumulo, we are building an open and collaborative culture where people can do their best work with customers as our magnetic field. We act as owners, we share by default, we are data driven and experimental and as an inclusive workplace, we encourage and celebrate multiple points of view. As part of our culture we believe diversity drives innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qumulo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law. For more information on Qumulo's Applicant Privacy Policy, please visit: https://qumulo.com/applicant-employee-privacy-notice

Salary : $140,000 - $190,000

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