Systems Test & Analysis Engineer (Storage/Distributed Systems)

The Mindset We Value:

• Investigator: Driven by intense curiosity ("Why did it fail?").

• Empirical: Don't guess – find a way to get the data.

• Observability Minded: Committed to using data and metrics to understand the system's behavior.

• Patience: The fortitude required to tackle complex, deep-seated issues.

• Pragmatic: Delivers results that move the needle.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Coding & Scripting: Strong proficiency in Python, bash, and potentially Go, for automation (including experience with tools like teuthology).

• Debugging & Tracing: Expertise with system internals (strace, lsof, /proc), tracing technologies (eBPF), and general debugging (gdb).

• System & Resource Analysis: Ability to analyze system resources, including load, iowait, and zombie processes.

• Storage & Networking: Deep understanding and debugging experience with storage concepts (S3, HTTP errors, POSIX, ACLs, flock, etc.) and networking (tcpdump, wireshark).

• Domain Expertise: Familiarity with tools for breaking storage (fio, fsx, elbencho, xfs test suite) and understanding of distributed systems principles (experience with tools like Jepsen or Antithesis is a plus).

• Code Reading: Reading ability in C/C++

• Autonomy and Ownership: We encourage you to work independently and take ownership of your tasks, while providing a supportive team environment for collaboration and guidance.
• Mentorship and Growth: We recognize that mastering complex topics requires time, focused effort, and expert guidance. Your colleagues will actively support you to ensure your success and continuous development.
• Owner-managed company: short decision paths and high adaptability
• Opportunity to grow in a dynamic, international technology environment
• Flexible working hours
• Collaborative environment with close interaction across teams