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Principal Engineer, Distributed Systems

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In-Office
Palo Alto, CA
244K-342K Annually
Expert/Leader
In-Office
Palo Alto, CA
244K-342K Annually
Expert/Leader
Seeking a technical lead to define the architecture for distributed systems, guide teams, and resolve complex issues while mentoring engineers.
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About the TeamThe Product Infrastructure Engineering group at Rubrik is responsible for designing and building the core platform infrastructure that underpins Rubrik’s products. This includes foundational components such as distributed storage, networking, clustering, operating systems, modern containerized platforms, and cloud platform infrastructure. Our mission is to deliver reliable, scalable, and efficient infrastructure and platform capabilities that enable continuous innovation and support the delivery of high-quality products. Guided by a vision to be the foundation of a world-class engineering organization, we foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence - empowering Rubrik to consistently provide robust, secure, and leading-edge solutions for our customers.About the RoleWe’re seeking a technical lead and architect to help define and drive the technical strategy for the core platform and product infrastructure of Rubrik’s product stack. This role is for engineers who are “problem seekers” - those who not only solve challenging problems, but can see around corners, anticipate future needs, and influence the organization to turn opportunities into durable solutions.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape foundational technical direction across multiple teams, set standards for how we build scalable, resilient, and secure distributed systems, and guide the evolution of services critical to Rubrik’s business. You’ll work closely with technical leaders, product managers, and stakeholders from across the company, while also mentoring and uplifting fellow engineers.Key Responsibilities
  • Define and drive architecture and technology vision for distributed systems across Rubrik’s core platform
  • Identify technical challenges and opportunities that span multiple products or teams, creating clear strategies and plans
  • Lead design and implementation of scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure and platform services
  • Guide teams through complex problem spaces and collaborate with other groups to ensure alignment with business and product goals
  • Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in customer environments
  • Set and evolve technical standards and best practices around quality, performance, reliability, and operational excellence
  • Mentor and coach senior engineers and technical leads across the organization

Qualifications
  • 15+ years of experience building and architecting large-scale distributed systems
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
  • Expertise in languages such as Go, C++, Java, and Python
  • Hands-on experience with at least one modern cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Deep foundations in distributed systems, networking, storage, kernel, and operating systems
  • Experience designing, scaling, and maintaining high-performance, reliable, and secure platforms
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills with proven experience influencing technical direction across teams
  • Experience mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of learning and growth
  • Experience working with open source software is a plus
The minimum and maximum base salaries for this role are posted below; additionally, the role is eligible for bonus potential, equity and benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the role based on U.S. location. Within the range, the salary offered will be determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US Pay Range
$243,900$341,800 USD
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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:
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Java
Python

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