Senior Software Engineer

Cohesity

Senior Software Engineer at Cohesity designing and delivering cloud-native SaaS products for data security and management. Architecting large-scale distributed systems for operational excellence in a multi-cloud environment.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $179,056 - $198,951 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and delivering cloud-native, distributed systems on AWS, Azure, or GCP, with a strong foundation in C++, Go, and system design. Proven ability to lead teams in Agile environments while ensuring high-quality, scalable, and resilient software solutions.

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C++ ProgrammingLarge-Scale Distributed SystemsCloud-Native DevelopmentAgile Development ProcessesMicroservices Architecture

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Hard Skills

C++JavaGoSystem DesignData StructuresAlgorithmsDebuggingMultithreadingConcurrencyPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAnalytical AbilitiesProblem SolvingTeam OwnershipAccountability

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPS3SQSData Protection Services

Certifications & Qualifications

BS in Computer ScienceMS in Computer SciencePhD in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Software-as-a-ServiceDistributed Data SystemsMicroservicesData PipelinesAgile Methodologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and deliver next-generation products designed to run efficiently as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) on leading public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP)
Architect and implement large-scale distributed data systems that are optimized for performance, scalability, reliability, and resilience to meet enterprise-grade requirements
Design and operationalize high-performance microservices and data pipelines, ensuring end-to-end system health, scalability, and fault tolerance
Efficiently collaborating with product management, other cross-functional leads and teams on both technical and business strategies to improve and build the future product roadmap for Cohesity’s infinitely scalable platform
Drive accountability for test-driven development, delivery of high-quality features and resilient enterprise-class solutions
Lead a culture of team ownership and direct individual and team accountability to improve how they work and achieve results continuously
Participating in Agile development processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must currently reside within commute radius of Santa Clara, CA
Willingness to work onsite at Santa Clara 2 days per week (Hybrid)
Expertise coding in C++ (or Java or Go)
Expertise in large-scale distributed systems and system design
Proficiency in filesystems and/or storage protocols and concepts
BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design
7+ years of back-end software development experience
Expert-level programming and debugging skills in C++ or Go
Proven expertise in building cloud-native, distributed systems on AWS, Azure, or GCP
Understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and parallel processing
Strong knowledge of system performance and scaling
Familiarity with AWS ecosytem - S3, SQS, AWS data protection services
Proven skills to solve complex problems
Experience with debugging and diagnosing production software
Ability to drive tasks to completion and take ownership of projects
Ability to work in a fast-paced and agile development environment
Possess excellent communication and sharp analytical abilities
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and wellness benefits
vacation
paid holidays
refresh days
401(k) retirement plan
life and disability insurance coverages