Software Engineer, Protocols

WEKA is architecting a new approach to the enterprise data stack built for the AI era. The WEKA® Data Platform sets the standard for AI infrastructure with a cloud and AI-native software solution that can be deployed anywhere. It transforms legacy data silos into data pipelines that make GPUs, AI, and other performance-intensive workloads run faster, work more efficiently, and consume less energy. WEKA is a pre-IPO, growth-stage company on a hyper-growth trajectory. We’ve raised $375M in capital with dozens of world-class venture capital and strategic investors. We help the world’s most innovative enterprises and research organizations, including 12 Fortune 50, reach discoveries, insights, and outcomes faster and more sustainably. We’re passionate about helping our customers overcome complex data challenges to accelerate their innovation and help grow their businesses. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey if you share our passion.

What’s Cool About This Job

Be a key part of Weka’s Protocols product area, dedicated to enhancing the quality, robustness, and performance of our Multi-Protocols Interface. You’ll focus on developing advanced automated tests, frameworks, and tools that validate our distributed data platform, which powers S3, SMB, and NFS protocol services.

Responsibilities Include

• Work as part of the development team.
• Design and develop automated test frameworks and test cases for storage protocols (S3, SMB, NFS).
• Build scalable automation solutions for stress, performance, and regression testing.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex issues in distributed systems and storage protocols.
• Collaborate with developers, automation infrastructure/DevOps, and QA teams to improve test coverage and reliability.
• Drive automation initiatives and improve existing automation infrastructure.
• Take full ownership of automation code quality and maintainability.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (with excellence) in Computer Science or a related field from a top-rated academic institute.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent debugging and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced startup environment.
• Team player, autodidact, excellent written and verbal communication skills, fluent English.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A couple of years experience in a technological unit, internship, or a junior position in an IT company.
• M.Sc, academic projects, or certifications related to storage technology.
• Experience working in Python, Go, or similar.
• Familiarity with scripting languages and Linux OS-level knowledge.
• Familiarity with storage concepts (S3, SMB, NFS, Linux filesystems).
• Familiarity with network concepts and protocols.
• Familiarity with containerized environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and frameworks.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Please attach your academic grade sheet
  
  

How We Work: The WEKA Way

• We are Accountable: We take full ownership, always–even when things don’t go as planned. We lead with integrity, show up with responsibility & ownership, and hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards.
• We are Brave: We question the status quo, push boundaries, and take smart risks when needed. We welcome challenges and embrace debates as opportunities for growth, turning courage into fuel for innovation.
• We are Collaborative: True collaboration isn’t only about working together. It’s about lifting one another up to succeed collectively. We are team-oriented and we communicate with empathy and respect. We challenge each other and conduct positive conflict resolution. We are being transparent about our goals and the results we achieve. Together, we’re unstoppable.
• We are Customer Centric: Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We actively listen and prioritize the success of our customers, and every decision we make is driven by how we can better serve, support, and empower them to succeed. When our customers win, we win.
  
  

Concerned you don’t meet every qualification? Don’t let it stop you from applying!

Studies have shown that traditionally underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every qualification specified. WEKA is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this position but are concerned your past work experience doesn’t match up perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at WEKA.

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