Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Index Engines
Job overview
The Distinguished Software Engineer at Index Engines leads the architecture and innovation of distributed systems to enhance the company's AI-powered ransomware detection products.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading technical architecture, designing scalable distributed systems, mentoring engineers, collaborating across teams, driving innovation, and managing incident response to ensure system reliability.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field, extensive experience in designing distributed systems, proficiency in C/C++, cloud platforms, container orchestration, and strong communication skills.
Work environment and culture
The company uses Scrum Agile methodology with a distributed engineering team across multiple US locations and India, emphasizing technical excellence and collaboration.
Company information
Index Engines specializes in AI-powered analytics to detect ransomware and data corruption, with its CyberSense® product serving thousands of organizations globally as a critical defense tool.
Team overview
The engineering team is distributed across Holmdel NJ, San Jose CA, Colorado Springs CO, and Pune India, working collaboratively using Agile practices.
Job location and travel
The position is based in San Jose with a hybrid work model requiring three days per week onsite.
Unique job features
The role offers a chance to influence cutting-edge distributed system designs and lead technical innovation in cybersecurity analytics.
Company overview
Index Engines is a data management and archiving company specializing in providing comprehensive solutions for data discovery, classification, and governance. They generate revenue by offering software and services that help organizations manage their data lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and optimizing storage costs. Founded in 2003, Index Engines has a history of innovation in indexing and search technology, which has positioned them as a leader in the enterprise data management industry. Their products are widely used by enterprises to streamline data access and enhance information governance.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your extensive experience in designing and scaling distributed systems, emphasizing technical leadership and architectural ownership to align with Index Engines' need for a visionary Distinguished Engineer.
Focus on showcasing expertise in C/C++, cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Docker, and knowledge of file systems, storage, and networking protocols as these are critical for the role.
Apply through multiple channels including Index Engines' corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and increase your chances of landing an interview.
Connect with senior engineers and leaders within the engineering division at Index Engines on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent innovations in ransomware detection or expressing admiration for their CyberSense product's impact on cybersecurity.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'distributed systems,' 'technical leadership,' 'C/C++,' 'cloud infrastructure,' and 'scalability' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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