Senior Software Developer: c/c++

Index Engines develops CyberSense, an AI-driven cyber recovery solution that helps organizations detect data corruption and recover from ransomware attacks. The Senior Software Developer will develop, maintain, and support Linux application software, design distributed systems and backend services, and work with support and cross-functional teams to resolve customer and production issues.

Responsibilities

Design and build distributed systems that are scalable, reliable, and secure

Guide technical discussions and help shape architectural decisions

Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and platform components

Collaborate closely with Product, QA, DevOps, and Security teams

Enhance system performance, visibility, and resilience

Write clear, maintainable, and well-tested code

Contribute to code reviews and support the growth of junior engineers

Promote strong practices in development, CI/CD, and testing

Investigate and resolve production issues to maintain high availability

Preferred

Experience with tools like SVN, Git, Jira, Confluence, or Bitbucket

Comfort using GenAI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) in development workflows

Experience administering Linux systems

Familiarity with backup technologies and database systems

Exposure to VMFS/SCSI development

Understanding of communication protocols

Basic knowledge of server hardware and networking

A Master's degree in computer science or a related field

SVN

Git

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

GenAI development tools

Linux system administration

Backup technologies

Database systems

VMFS/SCSI development

Communication protocols

Server hardware

Master’s degree in computer science

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

Opportunities for professional development and certification support

Collaborative team environment with a mission-driven culture

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid work schedule with WFH on Mondays and Fridays in our San Jose, CA location

Company

Enterprise cyber resilience and ransomware recovery software

Holmdel, New Jersey, USA

http://www.indexengines.com/

Founded in 2004

51-200 employees

Qualifications

4–7 years of professional experience in software engineering

Strong skills in C and Python

Experience with high-availability systems, clustering, or distributed storage/backup solutions

Familiarity with Agile or Scrum workflows

Hands-on experience with distributed systems and microservices

Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design

Experience developing RESTful APIs and backend services

Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills

Experience with tools like SVN, Git, Jira, Confluence, or Bitbucket

Comfort using GenAI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) in development workflows

Experience administering Linux systems

Familiarity with backup technologies and database systems

Exposure to VMFS/SCSI development

Understanding of communication protocols

Basic knowledge of server hardware and networking

A Master's degree in computer science or a related field

Required skills

C, Python, Distributed Systems, Microservices, RESTful APIs, Backend Services, Linux System Administration, High-Availability Systems, Clustering, Distributed Storage and Backup Solutions, Data Structures and Algorithms, Agile/Scrum

Preferred skills

Experience administering Linux systems, Familiarity with backup technologies and database systems, Exposure to VMFS/SCSI development, Understanding of communication protocols, Basic knowledge of server hardware and networking, A Master's degree in computer science or a related field

Experience

4-7 years