Rubrik is looking for a Software Engineer to join the Forge team. You will be at the forefront of building the robust, software-defined platform that powers our cyber resilience, spanning the full software development lifecycle and having a direct impact on the business.
What You'll Do
- Actively own team features and systems, defining their long-term vision and ensuring their health.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build features with multi-component dependencies.
- Design and develop high-performance, scalable, and resilient system-level services.
- Author detailed design documents, test plans, and automated tests to ensure high-quality results.
- Collaborate closely with engineering and support teams to debug and resolve complex customer issues.
- Proactively identify and bridge gaps in our product, processes, and tooling.
- Operationalize monitors and tools to aid and scale the debugging process.
- Assess the reliability of the Linux system stack and create new features to enhance error handling and performance.
- Mentor new and junior engineers, helping them succeed in our fast-paced environment.
- Contribute to the evolution of our engineering standards, tooling, and processes.
What We're Looking For
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field.
- 2+ years of software development experience on Linux.
- Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems design.
- Strong background in Systems Programming.
- Expertise in debugging and troubleshooting performance and system-level issues.
- Experience with Linux kernel or equivalent and kernel debugging.
- Proficient in Python, Go, and either C++, Java, or Scala.
Nice to Have
- Experience preferably in Platform/Systems/Kernel or Networking domain.
- Large distributed systems design and development experience.
- Knowledge of Storage, Filesystems, or Data Protection technologies.
Technical Stack
- Linux
- Python
- Go
- C++
- Java
- Scala
Team & Environment
The Forge Team: Engineering the Backbone of Rubrik's Platform.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $158,000—$237,000 USD.
- Eligible for equity.
Rubrik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.





