Principal Software Engineer - C++ Linux

Experience with file systems, NAS, object storage, distributed storage, caching, metadata services, replication, snapshots, or consistency models.

Python or Go experience for tooling, automation, test frameworks, or service integration.

Experience supporting customer escalations or production-impacting engineering investigations.

Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, SaaS product engineering, and secure engineering practices.

Practical use of AI-assisted development workflows with strong validation discipline.

Principal or staff-level ownership of performance-critical data-path architecture in a commercial storage, database, or distributed systems product.

Track record of measurable improvements in throughput, latency, reliability, or incident reduction.

Ability to influence engineers across teams without relying on reporting authority.

In the first year, this engineer should improve core data-path reliability and performance, reduce repeat escalation patterns, raise design quality, and help Nasuni scale critical platform capabilities with clear technical ownership.

Nasuni is the unstructured data foundation for enterprise teams—and the AI that supports them. We manage, protect, and activate the world’s unstructured data so organizations can work smarter, spend wisely, and create safely without limits. As a Vista-backed SaaS data infrastructure company, Nasuni is transforming how enterprises manage file data with a next-generation, AI-ready platform—turning massive file stores into secure, actionable, and AI-ready data for intelligent automation, analytics, and global collaboration.

With Vista Equity Partners’ backing, our Hyderabad team benefits from access to a global ecosystem of software leaders—cross-portfolio learning, leadership programs, and AI innovation communities—combining the pace of a fast-growing company with the scale and resources of a global technology investor. You’ll innovate at the intersection of cloud, AI, and enterprise data infrastructure, collaborate with talented teams, and build modern platforms trusted by enterprises worldwide. Join us in Hyderabad and help shape the future of intelligent, AI-ready data management.

As part of our commitment to your well-being and growth, Nasuni offers competitive benefits designed to support every stage of your life and career:

Competitive compensation programs

Flexible time off and leave policies

Comprehensive health and wellness coverage

Hybrid and flexible work arrangements

Employee referral and recognition programs

Professional development and learning support

Inclusive, collaborative team culture

Modern office spaces with team events and perks

Retirement and statutory benefits as per Indian regulations

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