Principal Systems Software Engineer

What you'll be doing

• Develop CUDA/C++ libraries to accelerate Data Frames and I/O operations on common file formats such as Parquet, ORC and JSON
• Collaborate with distributed systems teams to craft solutions to distributed processing problems challenges at large scale
• Work with open source communities to enhance libraries like RAPIDS, CCCL and UCX through technical discussion and code contributions
• Provide recommendations and feedback to teams regarding decisions surrounding topics such as infrastructure, continuous integration and testing strategy
• Build, test and optimize CUDA/C++ libraries across different platforms

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field (or equivalent experience)
• 12+ years of work experience in software development
• Outstanding technical skills in designing and implementing high-quality distributed systems
• Excellent programming skills in C++, Java, and/or Scala
• Ability to work with teams across organizational boundaries and geographies
• Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills
• OS kernel dev experience is a strong plus

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until January 13, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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