Staff Engineer - Data Path

DDN is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Data Ocean engineering team and develop high-performance data path software for next-generation AI and enterprise storage platforms.

This role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing core data path services that enable intelligent caching, object storage integration, metadata management, and efficient data movement across modern storage environments.

The ideal candidate is a strong systems engineer with deep C/C++ development expertise, experience building high-performance Linux-based software, and a passion for solving complex storage and distributed systems challenges.

This is a hands-on engineering role requiring ownership of design, implementation, debugging, performance optimization, and delivery of production-quality software.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience developing systems software, storage software, or distributed systems.
• Strong expertise in C/C++ programming with experience developing production-grade software.