Job Summary:

• Drive design discussions, build prototypes and deliver high quality Test and Engineering Velocity solutions
• Conduct code reviews and improve scalability, stability and reliability of test
• Collaborate with and lead teammates as a unified group of passionate engineers in an outcome- oriented environment.
• Architect, design and develop automated solutions to expedite test.
• Design test plans, and test cases, leveraging test automation
• Drive and partner with other test and development engineers to develop overall automation test architecture that is flexible and reusable across storage platforms.
• Review acceptance criteria, reviews test cases and test automation code, sets up environments, and communicates regularly to project team on defects, issues, and QE status
• Coordinate testing effort with other project teams across the globe
• Work closely with the Test Architects, Test Leads, Test Engineers and Developers/Designers to understand and provide solutions for any challenges that could impact the delivery of test automation.
• Work with system architecture/design team to understand future products coming so test architecture is designed to handle what is provided.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS/Ph.D in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or equivalent degree/experience.

Experience:

• 8+ years of Software Development or Software Development for Test experience, preferably in technology domains involving distributed concurrent systems, data or storage systems.
• Experience with QE methodology, functional and structural testing techniques (Agile a plus)
• Must have experience in python or related modern high-level languages, pytest and bash. Experience in ansible is a plus.
• Good problem solving, organizational, interpersonal and team skills
• Ability to work seamlessly as part of a multi-site, multicultural engineering team
• Self-motivated, passionate, and driven to achieve committed milestones
• Strong team player with excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment with a broad scope of evolving responsibilities

Preferred Experience

• Ability to read and understand coding languages and logic including C++ and GoLang
• Knowledge of parallel file system solutions (Lustre, GPFS), NVM storage technology or distributed key-value storage systems
• Knowledge of Object Storage and its usage
• High Performance Computing system installation and management is helpful to perform day-to-day activities for this role

DDN:

Our team is highly motivated and focused on engineering excellence.

We look for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity.

Engineers are encouraged to work across multiple areas of the company.

We operate with a flat organizational structure.

All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission.

Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.

All engineers and researchers are expected to have strong communication skills.

They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

Interview Process:

After submitting your application, the team reviews your CV and statement of exceptional work. If your application passes this stage, you will be invited to a 30-minute interview (“phone interview”) during which a member of our team will ask some basic questions. If you clear the initial phone interview, you will enter the main process, which consists of four technical interviews:

• Coding assessment in a language of your choice.
• Systems design: Translate high-level requirements into a scalable, fault-tolerant service.
• Systems hands-on: Demonstrate practical skills in a live problem-solving session.
• Project deep-dive: Present your past exceptional work to a small audience.
• Meet and greet with the wider team.
• Our goal is to finish the main process within one week.
• We don’t rely on recruiters for assessments.
• Every application is reviewed by a member of our technical team.