- 10+ years of software development experience, with a strong technical foundation in low-level systems programming using C/C++.
- Proven experience managing multiple software engineering teams, with the ability to lead senior engineers and technical leaders.
- Deep technical expertise in Linux-based systems, low-level software development, and performance-sensitive infrastructure.
- Strong technical background in at least one of the following areas: high-performance networking, storage I/O, or Linux systems.
- Solid understanding of system-level performance optimization, memory management, and hardware-software interactions.
- Experience designing, developing, or leading complex, large-scale, distributed or high-performance systems.
- Ability to lead complex architectural discussions, evaluate technical trade-offs, and provide meaningful technical guidance.
- Strong leadership, communication, and execution skills, with a proven ability to build and develop high-performing engineering teams.
- Hands-on experience with high-performance networking technologies such as RDMA, DPDK, InfiniBand, or RoCE.
- Experience with NVMe, SPDK, or high-performance storage systems.
- Experience with Linux Kernel internals, filesystem drivers, or kernel-level development.
- Familiarity with advanced memory management and performance optimization techniques, including NUMA, huge pages, or eBPF/XDP.
- Experience with NVIDIA/Mellanox networking technologies, high-bandwidth Ethernet, DPUs, or GPUDirect Storage.
The WEKA Way
We are Accountable: We take full ownership, always—even when things don’t go as planned. We lead with integrity, show up with responsibility & ownership, and hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards.
We are Brave: We question the status quo, push boundaries, and take smart risks when needed. We welcome challenges and embrace debates as opportunities for growth, turning courage into fuel for innovation.
We are Collaborative: True collaboration isn’t only about working together. It’s about lifting one another up to succeed collectively. We are team-oriented and communicate with empathy and respect, challenge each other constructively, and remain transparent about our goals and results.
We are Customer Centric: Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We actively listen and prioritize our customers' success. Every decision we make is driven by how we can better serve, support, and empower them to succeed.
Concerned that you don’t meet every qualification above?
Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every qualification specified. At WEKA, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this position but are concerned that your past work experience doesn’t match up perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway—you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at WEKA.
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