Principle Software Development Engineer

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Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Engineer, Software Development Apps to join our innovative team. In this pivotal role, you will work with external customer and internal teams to the design and development of enterprise HDD and its storage applications, driving technical excellence and innovation across our organization.

• Work with multifunction teams and people to deliver enterprise HDD and its storage applications to China customers
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of engineering excellence
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement product roadmaps and technical strategies
• Develop deep understanding of Linux Kernel and modern Datacenters and Storage Systems, Establish best practices for HDD usage and define best performance tuning to meet these usage demands
• Drive continuous improvement in quality
• Work on the evaluation and adoption of new technologies and frameworks to enhance our development capabilities
• Participate in technical decision-making at the organizational level, influencing strategic technology choices
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending innovative solutions to complex problems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field;
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in modern Datacenters and Storage Systems or Linux Kernel settings
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Expert-level proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices
• Extensive experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
• Expertise in performance optimization and scalability design for high-traffic applications or cloud applications
• Proven team player
• Strong project management skills and experience in driving technical initiatives

Additional Information

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