Key C/C++ Linux Software Engineer

We are searching for a Key System Software Engineer to join our client's core filesystem team.
Our client is one of the world's leading data storage providers for high-performance computing, catering to industries such as academic research, manufacturing, and life sciences. They specialize in developing scalable and fault-tolerant distributed storage systems for enterprise environments.
Unlock the potential of remote work in Kazakhstan, giving you the flexibility to work from home or access our offices in Astana, Almaty or Karaganda.

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Responsibilities

• Participate in development of distributed storage systems, driving design, and optimization
• Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance meet the industry's highest standards
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, architects, and product managers, to steer the development process and achieve project objectives
• Identify performance bottlenecks in code, optimize code for multi-core and scale-out use cases to enhance the overall performance of distributed storage systems

Requirements

• Excellent C or C++ programming skills and strong computer science fundamentals such as algorithms, data structures, and computer hardware
• Extensive knowledge of debugging and troubleshooting techniques in distributed environments and experience in design and implementation of fault-tolerant and high available distributed systems
• Knowledge of distributed systems, multi-threading, concurrency, and Remote Procedure Call (RPC), and experience developing software for Linux/Unix platforms
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology and proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Tcl, and Bash
• Good English communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience in writing and debugging kernel-level code is a big plus
• Knowledge of computer networking technologies and protocols such as TCP/IP, NAT, IPv6, VPN, DNS, DHCP, VLAN, and LACP
• Knowledge of Virtual File System (VFS) and memory management in Linux kernel
• Knowledge and experience in storage technologies and high-performance networking such as Network-Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID), Fiber Channel, InfiniBand/RDMA, and NVMe-oF
• Extensive knowledge of distributed algorithms and protocols such as replication and distributed consensus, leader election, mutual exclusion, etc

We offer

• We connect like-minded people: :
  • Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
  • Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
  • Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
  • Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
  • Corporate and social events
• We invest in your growth: :
  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
  • Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, O'Reilly
  • Free English classes with certified teachers
  • Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language
• We cover it all: :
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
  • Medical & family care package
  • Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
  • Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
  • Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

EPAM is a team of technologists and innovators united by a passion for technology. In Kazakhstan, we operate across all cities with offices in Astana, Almaty, and Karaganda and work with the world's leading companies from different industries. In 2023, EPAM received the Export Excellence Award at the esteemed Digital Bridge Awards, showcasing our commitment to excellence and innovation.