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Staff Performance Engineer

DataDirect Networks (DDN)

$123,211 - $228,821
Aug 21, 2025
Colorado Springs, CO, USA • Columbia, MD, USA
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Optimize the performance of DDN's SFA product line to meet customer requirements and AI use cases

Requirements

  • Strong background in storage systems, performance benchmarking, and networking
  • Experience with performance testing tools such as fio, VDbench, perf, dstat, etc
  • Ability to write efficient, well-structured code for performance-critical applications
  • Proficiency in C, Python, and shell script
  • Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems
  • Experience with Lustre filesystems and Lustre performance tools
  • Familiar with NVMe SSDs and their performance characteristics

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute performance tests to evaluate the performance of DDN SFA storage appliance
  • Analyze test results and identify areas for improvement
  • Analyze and troubleshoot performance issues with various benchmarks and IO workloads, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement
  • Collaborate with engineering team and drive vendors to implement performance optimizations
  • Work with product management team to develop performance metrics that meet customer requirements
  • Develop and maintain performance testing tools and scripts
  • Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on performance-related issues

Other

  • BS or MS degree in Computer science, Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in performance engineering, with a focus on storage systems
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Strong communication skills in all our engineers and researchers
  • Ability to work in a hybrid role, with occasional office visits