Senior C/C++ Developer

Job Description

Salary: $150,000-$195,000

About Index Engines

At Index Engines, were all about helping companies bounce back from cyber threats and trust their data again no matter what hits them.

Our flagship solution, CyberSense, delivers 99.99% accuracy in detecting data corruption, helping organizations recover quickly from ransomware attacks. We partner with awesome industry leaders like Dell Technologies, IBM, Lenovo/Infinidat, and Hitachi Vantara to power AI-driven cyber recovery across both primary and backup storage.

Were a growing, tech-forward company with a startup feel and an enterprise-level impact. We take our mission seriously but not ourselves. Expect a team thats collaborative, curious, and loves solving hard problems together.

The Role

Index Engines has an outstanding career opportunity for mid to senior level Software Engineers for our San Jose, CA office. The ideal candidate will develop, maintain, and support software for the Index Engines Linux application and will work closely with the Index Engines Support Organization to resolve customer issues.

What Youll Do

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

What You Bring

47 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

We'd Love It If You Have

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 Masters degree in computer science or a related field

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Index Engines, youll join a team thats equal parts smart, supportive, and a little nerdy (in the best way possible). We move fast, collaborate often, and celebrate wins big and small.

Youll have the freedom to experiment, make decisions, and actually see the impact of your work. Were proud of what we build and we like having fun while we do it.

If youre looking for a place where you can lead with vision, grow with purpose, and work with people who genuinely enjoy what they do, youll fit right in.

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

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

Full-time

Hybrid remote