Software Architect • Senior

Who you are

You are an experienced software architect with a strong background in distributed systems — you have a proven track record of leading teams and evolving complex architectures that scale efficiently. With at least 2 years in a technical architect role, you possess the ability to design and implement innovative solutions that enhance system performance and reliability.

Your expertise includes proficiency in general-purpose programming languages such as Java, C++, and Go — you are comfortable working with various data structures and algorithms, and you have a keen interest in optimizing memory and data structure efficiency. You thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to mentor team members while driving technical direction.

You have a deep understanding of distributed and parallel systems, and you are familiar with the challenges of architecting large-scale software systems — your experience includes working with distributed storage systems and implementing caching policies that improve data access speeds. You are also interested in contributing to open-source projects, showcasing your commitment to the software development community.

What you'll do

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Alluxio, you will lead the evolution of the Alluxio project, tackling challenging problems in distributed data services — your role will involve initiating and developing innovative architectures that enable scaling systems to thousands of nodes while ensuring data durability and high availability. You will own the product architecture and set the technical direction, collaborating closely with product management to align on goals and deliverables.

You will be responsible for solving complex issues related to thread concurrency and locking optimizations — your insights will guide the team in implementing effective caching policies that enhance system performance. You will also mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the team.

Your contributions will directly impact the success of Alluxio's offerings, as you work to create robust solutions that meet the needs of users in a fast-paced, iterative programming environment. You will engage with cross-functional teams to ensure that the architecture aligns with product objectives and user requirements, driving the project from concept to completion.

What we offer

At Alluxio, you will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration — we offer a supportive environment where your ideas can flourish, and your contributions are recognized. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that is shaping the future of data services, with the potential for significant impact on the industry.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — we believe that diverse perspectives lead to better solutions. Join us in our mission to redefine how data is managed and accessed in distributed systems.