Sr. Software Development Engineer

About The Team

The Rubrik Engineering team is comprised of people who produce extraordinary results. Our engineers are driven to build efficient, reliable, and cost effective products. We believe in empowering our teams, giving engineers autonomy and responsibility, not just tasks. Our goal is to motivate and challenge you to do the best work of your career. As part of the Rubrik Engineering team, you will work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define the next generation of products for Rubrik. At Rubrik, nothing will stop you from thinking big. We are looking for individuals who are comfortable with ambiguity and excited by the prospect of a challenge. If you have a positive attitude, high energy and limitless drive, and like to win, we want to talk to you!

About Role:

The Software Development Engineer plays a pivotal role in both the development and pre-sales process. As part of the development team, you will contribute directly to the product’s codebase while also supporting the sales team by designing and delivering technical solutions in Proof of Concept (POC) form to prospective clients. This role is ideal for a software developer who is eager to engage with clients, develop POC, and eventually transition into active product development, contributing code and feature enhancements based on real-world use cases and customer feedback.

What You’ll Do:

POC Development and Delivery:

• Serve as a technical advisor during pre-sales engagements, effectively communicating the product’s architecture and integration capabilities.
• Address and troubleshoot technical issues during pre-sales discussions, ensuring seamless client experience and demonstrating the technical value of the product. Make sure POCs are successful
• Maintain and refine POCs for potential integration into the main product, adapting code to meet evolving client feedback.
• Transition POC and client-driven requirements into core product features by writing high-quality, production-grade code.
• Contribute to the product’s codebase, actively participating in code reviews and team development processes to enhance product quality.
• Deliver technical presentations, demos, and workshops, adapting technical language to diverse audiences.
• Act as a bridge between clients and development by relaying client insights, challenges, and enhancement requests to the development team.
• Help the development team with FedRAMP issues
• Provide feedback to product management based on real-world applications and customer needs, contributing to product roadmaps and prioritization.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings to incorporate cutting-edge practices into both POCs and product features.
• Identify areas of improvement within the POC and development processes, implementing best practices to streamline workflows and enhance product quality.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Good understanding of cloud ( AWS, AZURE)
• Proficiency in software development languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++) and experience with development tools and frameworks.
• Prior experience in software development, with a strong understanding of version control, testing, and agile methodologies.
• Solid foundation in technical troubleshooting w.r.t networking, firewalls, with an interest in client-facing roles and problem-solving.
• Effective communicator, able to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Experience You’ll Need:

• Experience developing user-facing software for Enterprise Applications.
• Experience with SaaS solutions is a plus.
• Knowledge of web libraries and frameworks such as React or AngularJS.
• Familiarity with the whole web stack, including protocols and web server optimization techniques.
• Strong Documentation skills
• Experience working with multiple departments and divisions within an organization
• Strong understanding of Databases is a definite plus
• Experience leading support personnel
• Experience with FedRAMP certification is strongly desired

Additional Requirements:

Due to the criteria and security levels for Rubrik’s FedRAMP program, this position will require the following:  
•    U.S. citizenship at the time of hire.
•    Residence within the contiguous United States (i.e., the lower 48 states and the District of Columbia); and 
•    Willingness to undergo a Single Source Background Investigation if required.

Security and Privacy Responsibilities section: 

This position carries special Security and Privacy Responsibilities for protecting the U.S. Federal Government’s interests:

• Know, acknowledge, and follow system-specific security policies and procedures;
• Protect data and individual privacy per requirements and regulations;
• Perform ongoing activities in compliance with service and contractual obligations;
• Participate in role-based training, completing assignments on a timely basis; 
• Report security issues promptly, and aid investigation when needed;
• Support controlled changes and vulnerability remediation activities; and
• Work collaboratively with Information Security in designing, implementing, assessing or enhancing system-specific security and privacy controls. 

Position Risk Designation section:

This position carries duties and responsibilities involving the U.S. Federal Government’s interests. The selected incumbent may be subject to one or both of the additional background checks with periodic re-screening as noted below:

Position Risk Designation: Non-Sensitive, Low Risk, Tier 1 

Incumbents without access to U.S. Government data may be required to complete Standard Form 85 and undergo a Tier 1 Investigation (T1) for non-sensitive positions of Low Risk. (Baseline screening; formerly National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI)).

Position Risk Designation: Non-Sensitive, Moderate Risk, Tier 2 (Public Trust)

Incumbents with access to U.S. Government data may be required to complete Standard Form 85P and undergo Tier 2 (T2) Investigation for non-sensitive positions designated Moderate Risk.

Position Risk Designation:Moderate Risk Law Enforcement (CJIS)

When hired for a position where access to Moderate Risk criminal justice information is required, the employee must complete a fingerprint-based national criminal history background check within 30 days after the employee’s start date.

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