About the team and role

The team focuses on SaaS application protection (e.g., Microsoft Office 365, Salesforce). As the industry moves toward SaaS, data protection (backup and recovery) for these applications is critical. You’ll tackle problems at a massive scale, such as efficiently protecting data for millions of users’ emails and documents, helping drive the next generation of SaaS protection and Rubrik’s next growth engine.

Key responsibilities (time allocation)

Build large-scale, fault-tolerant distributed software systems that can scale indefinitely (35% of time)
Own, design, and develop cutting-edge solutions for Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) for on‑prem and major cloud platforms;
Implement data management jobs for backup and recovery of virtual machines in virtualized enterprise infrastructure (Scala/Java);
Design and implement admin-facing UIs and intuitive APIs that integrate with third-party and customer applications
Perform code reviews focused on interface design, code quality, and testing strategies
Solve challenging scalability and stability problems impacting delivery of high‑scale products in accordance with quality, velocity, and coding standards (25% of time)
Analyze defects to assess and prioritize fixes; work with customers and product to understand requirements and requested customizations before implementation
Respond to critical problems in our Saas product offerings (20% of time)
resolve issues in build and test infrastructure; create solutions with robust monitoring, metrics, and automation
Partner closely with Rubrik product teams to understand customer requirements and ensure features are delivered effectively (20% of time)

What you’ll do (summary)

Design, build, and maintain Rubrik’s cloud data protection services for SaaS applications

Tackle complex distributed systems and scaling problems

Collaborate with Product Management, UI, Documentation, and Support teams

Lead projects and mentor junior engineers

Minimum qualifications

3+ years building large-scale distributed systems

Deep understanding of distributed & cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Strong code review and testing practices

Proven experience in data structures, software design, and systems analysis

Preferred qualifications

Proficiency in one or more: Go, Scala, Python

Experience with Bazel, Git, and GitHub

Experience establishing/maintaining automated build systems

The minimum and maximum base salaries for this role are posted below; additionally, the role is eligible for bonus potential, equity and benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the role based on U.S. location. Within the range, the salary offered will be determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US Pay Range

$158,000—$237,000 USD

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Our goal is to hire and promote the best talent, regardless of background. We continually review our hiring practices to ensure fairness and strive to create an environment where every employee has equal access to opportunities for growth and excellence. We believe in empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and achieve their fullest potential.

Software Engineer - SaaS Data Protection