Senior Lustre Engineer

DDN

Lustre Engineer developing high-performance storage solutions for DDN. Contributing to architecture and implementation of new Lustre features across core subsystems.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • California, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to Lustre architecture and lead implementation of new features across core subsystems including MDS/OSS, LDLM, DNE, DoM, FLD, layout, snapshot, quota, security, and recovery
Write high-performance, production-grade code across the Lustre kernel module, user-space utilities, and supporting libraries
Own the full development lifecycle for major features, from design and coding through testing, performance tuning, and upstream patch submission
Improve scalability for multi-petabyte Lustre environments, including metadata performance, I/O path optimization, and integration with modern interconnects and storage fabrics
Modernize Lustre internals through kernel API updates, locking improvements, RDMA enhancements, and cloud/container-oriented capabilities
Prototype and evaluate emerging technologies such as NVMe-oF, CXL, and other next-generation storage approaches for potential Lustre integration
Strengthen regression, stress, and performance validation using tools such as IOR, mdtest, fio, and custom Lustre test tooling
Perform deep code-level performance analysis using Lustre tracing tools, perf, lockstat, and kernel profilers
Work closely with Principal Engineers, hardware teams, and application owners to translate real workload needs into practical Lustre improvements
Mentor other developers and contribute design docs, technical guides, and engineering reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of progressive, hands-on Lustre software development experience
A strong track record of meaningful contributions to the Lustre codebase in production or open-source environments
Demonstrated success designing, implementing, and upstreaming Lustre features that made it into major releases
Deep understanding of Lustre internals, including MDS/OSS architecture, LDLM locking and recovery, journaling, DNE, DoM, FLD, layout, quota, and security
Expert-level C programming and strong Linux kernel development experience
Strong knowledge of distributed systems, parallel file systems, and high-performance I/O
Experience with Lustre build, development, and debugging tooling such as lctl, llstat, strace, perf, and kernel tracers
Python and/or Bash skills for tooling and automation
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts effectively

Benefits

Comp & perks

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High Performance Computing DDN is a global leader in AI data intelligence solutions, providing high-performance computing and sophisticated data management technologies. With a focus on accelerating AI deployments and advanced data analytics, DDN's products, including the Data Intelligence Platform and advanced storage systems, serve diverse sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and government. DDN is committed to transforming enterprise data infrastructure to leverage the full potential of AI and drive operational efficiency. Senior Lustre Engineer 🔥 35 minutes ago 🏄 California, North Carolina – Remote 💵 $150k - $250k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Cloud Distributed Systems Linux Python Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Contribute to Lustre architecture and lead implementation of new features across core subsystems including MDS/OSS, LDLM, DNE, DoM, FLD, layout, snapshot, quota, security, and recovery
Write high-performance, production-grade code across the Lustre kernel module, user-space utilities, and supporting libraries
Own the full development lifecycle for major features, from design and coding through testing, performance tuning, and upstream patch submission
Improve scalability for multi-petabyte Lustre environments, including metadata performance, I/O path optimization, and integration with modern interconnects and storage fabrics
Modernize Lustre internals through kernel API updates, locking improvements, RDMA enhancements, and cloud/container-oriented capabilities
Prototype and evaluate emerging technologies such as NVMe-oF, CXL, and other next-generation storage approaches for potential Lustre integration
Strengthen regression, stress, and performance validation using tools such as IOR, mdtest, fio, and custom Lustre test tooling
Perform deep code-level performance analysis using Lustre tracing tools, perf, lockstat, and kernel profilers
Work closely with Principal Engineers, hardware teams, and application owners to translate real workload needs into practical Lustre improvements
Mentor other developers and contribute design docs, technical guides, and engineering reviews 🎯 Requirements
7+ years of progressive, hands-on Lustre software development experience
A strong track record of meaningful contributions to the Lustre codebase in production or open-source environments
Demonstrated success designing, implementing, and upstreaming Lustre features that made it into major releases
Deep understanding of Lustre internals, including MDS/OSS architecture, LDLM locking and recovery, journaling, DNE, DoM, FLD, layout, quota, and security
Expert-level C programming and strong Linux kernel development experience
Strong knowledge of distributed systems, parallel file systems, and high-performance I/O
Experience with Lustre build, development, and debugging tooling such as lctl, llstat, strace, perf, and kernel tracers
Python and/or Bash skills for tooling and automation
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
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Hard Skills & Tools

C programmingLinux kernel developmentLustre architecturehigh-performance I/Odistributed systemsparallel file systemsLustre internalsperformance tuningcloud/container-oriented capabilitiesemerging technologies

Soft Skills

clear communicationmentoringcollaborationtechnical documentation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s degree in Computer Science