Sr. Staff Engineer - Lustre
ddn
Pune Office
Posted Jul 16, 2026
- Full-time
- Department
Job description
DataDirect Networks ([](http://DDN.com)) is a global leader in cutting-edge, high-performance storage solutions built for the AI era. Our innovative storage and data management solutions help businesses worldwide tackle high-data growth and content-rich workloads with unmatched performance and scalability. From AI and machine learning to media production, financial services, life sciences, and government agencies, our solutions empower data-driven organizations to maximize the value of their information.
As we continue to expand, we are seeking talented **Development Engineers** in India to join our team and contribute to building storage solutions for the most data-intensive applications. If you have a strong background in Linux-based software development and a passion for cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you!
## **Role & Responsibilities:**
- Design and develop new features for our high-performance storage platforms.
- Maintain and enhance existing software solutions.
- Analyze and resolve software bugs across multiple platforms.
- Collaborate with Engineering Managers and distributed teams to understand product requirements.
- Contribute to technical documentation and product validation.
- Optimize performance for specific use cases and deployment environments.
## **Qualifications & Skills:**
- **Bachelor’s or Master’s degree** in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- **12+ years** of experience in software development with **C** in Linux environments.
- **3+ years** of experience working with enterprise-class storage, **HPC systems, or distributed systems.**
- Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Familiarity with **Parallel File Systems, especially Lustre,** is a plus.
- Experience with **Linux networking, kernel VFS, IO subsystems, and Ext4 file system** is preferred.
- Hands-on experience with **Git, JIRA, Jenkins, Gerrit, and GitHub** is a plus.