Job Description
Rubrik Atlas is the core data path for all Rubrik products whether in the data center at the edge or in the cloud. It is a distributed scale-out fault tolerant performant deduplicated user-space filesystem that uniquely combines block device (ext4/NFS/SMB) and S3 backend storage interfaces. It has been the cornerstone of Rubrik’s innovative tech stack since Day 1.
Since inception this team has attracted some of our strongest technical talent with a very high bar for quality and velocity. We are looking for motivated engineers who can complement this rockstar team!
About Role
Rubrik is expanding at a rapid pace in all directions from supporting various applications (like Kubernetes Oracle EC2 and RDS protection) to hardware storage platforms (like SSD HDD S3 Azure Blob and EBS) to revolutionizing cloud protection (such as SaaS protection data security and immutability). At the heart of this transformation is our Atlas platform. We are looking for an experienced distributed systems engineer to guide us through the next stage of the evolution of our data platform.
As an engineer in the team you’ll design develop and deliver cutting-edge solutions for the tectonic shifts mentioned above. You will be responsible for outlining the architectural principles we should build towards prototyping changes and working with the team to realize the vision in a production-quality system. Your technical direction will also impact multiple teams across Rubrik as we will need to guide them on how to best build on top of Atlas.
There will be a wide range of features to work on including cloud storage-backed file systems with effective cost analysis building data formats optimized for read and write performance for all workloads deduplication and compression reliability resiliency infinite scalability performance tooling using eBPF asynchronous programming various read-ahead techniques snapshotting data integrity data security data immutability in the cloud and many more.
This opportunity provides a potent mix of dynamism fast startup-like culture serious technical challenges and influence across many teams and leaders. If all this sounds interesting or if you want to know more please reach out.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in Distributed File System
- Strong fundamentals in distributed systems design and development
- Experience in building systems at scale and backend development
- Hands on with the code and have hands-on coding skills in C++
- Experience in leading projects with 2-3 engineers
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with storage solutions or data protection is a huge plus
- Experience with nuances public cloud features and costs (like compute storage networking data services) on public clouds (AWS Azure GCP)
Rubrik (RBRK) the Security and AI Operations Company leads at the intersection of data protection cyber resilience and enterprise AI acceleration. Rubrik Security Cloud delivers complete cyber resilience by securing monitoring and recovering data identities and workloads across clouds. Rubrik Agent Cloud accelerates trusted AI agent deployments at scale by monitoring and auditing agentic actions enforcing real-time guardrails fine-tuning for accuracy and undoing agentic mistakes.
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Inclusion @ RubrikAt Rubrik we are dedicated to fostering a culture where people from all backgrounds are valued feel they belong and believe they can succeed. Our commitment to inclusion is at the heart of our mission to secure the world’s data.
Our goal is to hire and promote the best talent regardless of background. We continually review our hiring practices to ensure fairness and strive to create an environment where every employee has equal access to opportunities for growth and excellence. We believe in empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and achieve their fullest potential.
Our inclusion strategy focuses on three core areas of our business and culture:Our Company: We are committed to building a merit-based organization that offers equal access to growth and success for all employees globally. Your potential is limitless here.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in Distributed File System
- Strong fundamentals in distributed systems design and development
- Experience in building systems at scale and backend development
- Hands on coding skills in C++
- Experience in leading projects with 2-3 engineers
What the Team is Saying
Rubrik Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—Health coverage offers multiple UMR PPO/HDHP and Kaiser HMO/HDHP options with preventive care at 100%. Employee premiums on the HDHP tier are relatively low and employer HSA funding is provided ($900 individual/$1800 family).
- Parental & Family Support—Inclusive fertility benefits are available via Progyny with comprehensive treatment for UMR members and reimbursement-based programs for all. Paid parental and family-care leaves are listed with disability top-ups coordinated to maintain base pay.
- Equity Value & Accessibility—An ESPP allows purchases every six months within a 24‑month offering period at a 15% discount with a look‑back to the lower price. Equity participation features alongside retirement savings options to enhance total rewards.
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What We Do
Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) the Security and AI Operations Company leads at the intersection of data protection cyber resilience and enterprise AI acceleration. Rubrik Security Cloud delivers complete cyber resilience by securing monitoring and recovering data identities and workloads across clouds. Rubrik Agent Cloud accelerates trusted AI agent deployments at scale by monitoring and auditing agentic actions enforcing real-time guardrails fine-tuning for accuracy and undoing agentic mistakes.
Why Work With Us
At Rubrik we believe in the Power of You. You have limitless potential to grow innovate and create meaningful impact. United by our purposeful mission we empower you to boldly pursue your ambitions shape the future of cybersecurity and make your unique mark on what we're building. Join us and unlock your infinite potential.
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