Principal Engineer

About Commvault

Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) is the gold standard in cyber resilience. The company empowers customers to uncover, take action, and rapidly recover from cyberattacks - keeping data safe and businesses resilient. The company's unique AI-powered platform combines best-in-class data protection, exceptional data security, advanced data intelligence, and lightning-fast recovery across any workload or cloud at the lowest TCO. For over 25 years, more than 100,000 organizations and a vast partner ecosystem have relied on Commvault to reduce risks, improve governance, and do more with data.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Commvault is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal C++/C# Engineer with a deep expertise in virtualization and file system technologies. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, architecting, and implementing cutting-edge solutions that enable seamless data management and protection across diverse virtualized environments and file systems.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead the design and development of advanced virtualization and file system features within Commvault's industry-leading data management platform.

• Architect scalable and high-performance solutions to address complex challenges in virtualized environments, including hypervisors, cloud platforms, and containerized infrastructures.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and customer support, to gather requirements and define technical specifications.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership and expertise in C++/C# programming, software architecture, and best practices.

• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives, researching emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance Commvault's product offerings.

• Conduct thorough code reviews, perform unit testing, and ensure the highest standards of code quality, reliability, and performance.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to virtualization, file system management, and data protection, both independently and collaboratively.

• Represent Commvault in technical forums, and customer engagements, showcasing expertise and thought leadership in virtualization and file system domains.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in software development using C++ and C#, with a proven track record of designing and delivering complex, enterprise-grade solutions.

• Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, including hypervisors (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, KVM), cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Deep understanding of file system architectures, protocols, and data structures, with experience in developing file system features and functionalities.

• Strong expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and system-level programming, with a focus on scalability, performance, and reliability.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling technical challenges in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Effective communication and leadership abilities, with the capacity to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Prior experience in the data management, backup, or storage industry is a plus.

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Thank you for your interest in Commvault. Total compensation for this role is market competitive, and within the below base salary range:

$85,000 - $212,800

We're proud to offer competitive benefits that care for you and your family through our 401K plan, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision available for families and domestic partners), and pet insurance for your furry family members. You can also find the details of our U.S. benefits by visiting benefits.commvault.com.

Commvault is an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are always committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status and we will not discriminate against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we work.

Commvault's goal is to make interviewing inclusive and accessible to all candidates and employees. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to participate in the interview process or apply for a position at Commvault, please email accommodations@commvault.com For any inquiries not related to an accommodation please reach out to wwrecruitingteam@commvault.com.