Senior Software Engineer

Overview

Senior Software Engineer working on the storage platform that supports Backblaze B2 Object Storage and Computer Backup products, responsible for reliably storing customer data while improving durability, throughput and long-term architecture.

What you'll do

• Lead technical design discussions and produce clear design documents
• Drive the implementation of large features
• Shape coding methodologies and best practices

What you'll need

• 7+ years of OOP experience (Java, Rust, C++, C#, etc.) in an enterprise environment, with a heavy focus on backend development
• Experience building large scale software systems running on thousands of servers
• Professional experience incorporating AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Gemini, Cursor, Claude Code)
• Comfortable with all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and rollout
• Exhibits curiosity and seeks to understand before offering solutions
• Communicates proactively in a remote environment by keeping the team informed, surfacing blockers early, and moving work forward
• Applies analytical thinking to ambiguous problems
• Good attitude and willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done
• Strong desire to work for a small, fast-paced company
• Desire to learn and adapt to rapidly changing technologies and work environment
• Rigorous adherence to best practices
• Relentless attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and good oral/written communication
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Java or Rust
• Experience with developing host-managed SMR solutions
• Experience with discovering and implementing performance improvements, including CPU and IO
• Familiarity with hard drive performance and optimization
• Experience building and interpreting models, dashboards, or reports
• Understanding of Linux internals and file systems

Details

• Remote position in the US
• Base pay range: Non-Bay $175,000 - $200,000; Bay Area $200,000 - $225,000