- 12+ years of relevant backend and/or infrastructure development experience.
- BS, MS, or PhD in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Expertise in Java, Scala, C/C++, Go or other statically typed languages
- Proven experience designing and building large-scale, distributed storage systems.
- Deep knowledge of distributed systems concepts, including fault tolerance, consistency, and scalability.
- Solid understanding at a systems level (disk, network, operating systems, etc).
- Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to mentor and guide engineers to success.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and guide stakeholders at all levels.