Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer – Storage Network Protocols - Kubernetes
About Nasuni
Nasuni is a profitable, growing SaaS data infrastructure company reinventing enterprise file storage and data management in an AI-driven world. We power the data infrastructure of the world's most innovative enterprises. Backed by Vista Equity Partners, our engineers are building what's next with AI. Our platform lets businesses seamlessly store, access, protect, and unlock AI-driven insights from exploding volumes of unstructured file data. As an engineer here, you'll help build AI-powered infrastructure trusted by 900+ global customers, including Dow, Mattel, and Autodesk.

Nasuni is headquartered in Boston, USA with offices in Cork-Ireland, London-UK and we are starting an India Innovation Center in Hyderabad India to leverage exuberant IT talent available in India. The company's recent Annual Revenue is $160M and growing at 25% CAGR.

We have a hybrid work culture. 3 days a week working from the Hyderabad office during core working hours and 2 days working from home. For Principal experts in Kubernetes and Storage we will consider more flexible or remote options.

The Principal Software Engineer - Protocols - Kubernetes role.
We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer with deep expertise in Kubernetes, CSI driver development, and systems programming in Golang and/or C++. In this hands-on role, you will lead the design and implementation of scalable, production-grade integrations that enable our NAS appliance to run natively within Kubernetes environments. You'll develop a custom CSI driver, work closely with NFS / SMB protocols, and optimize storage operations within containerized workloads. Strong knowledge of Linux systems, Kubernetes internals, and cloud-native storage concepts is essential, along with a passion for building reliable infrastructure software used in enterprise-scale deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and Kubernetes-native deployment of our next-generation NAS appliance, enabling cloud-native workloads to access and manage data efficiently and securely.
• Design and implement a robust CSI (Container Storage Interface) driver to expose the appliance's NAS capabilities (e.g. NFS, SMB) to Kubernetes environments, supporting persistent volumes, dynamic provisioning, snapshots, and related storage lifecycle operations.
• Collaborate closely with product, platform, and architecture teams to define the technical strategy for container storage integration, ensuring that the system supports multi-tenancy, scalability, and high availability.
• Work extensively with storage protocols such as NFSv3/v4, SMB, and CIFS, integrating them into the Kubernetes ecosystem in a performant and secure manner.
• Deeply interact with the Linux subsystem, including the VFS layer, mount namespaces, filesystems, and kernel-level tuning to ensure performance and stability of storage mounts within containers.
• Develop Kubernetes-compliant packaging and lifecycle automation using Helm, Operators, and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) to facilitate deployment and upgrades of the NAS appliance in production clusters.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across distributed systems, networking, and persistent storage layers — including root cause analysis across the stack: containers, orchestration, filesystem, and kernel.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Kubernetes storage integrations and provide technical leadership in sprint planning, code reviews, and architectural decision-making.
• Mentor junior engineers, foster knowledge sharing, and help build a high-performance, high-collaboration engineering culture.

Required Qualifications

• 9+ years of hands-on experience in professional software engineering, with a strong background in building high-performance, scalable, and production-grade systems — preferably in storage or infrastructure-focused domains.
• Advanced programming proficiency in Golang and/or C++, with the ability to design and implement robust, maintainable system components. Should be comfortable working across both user space and kernel-adjacent code paths.
• Proven experience building or contributing to a Container Storage Interface (CSI) driver or Kubernetes-native storage solution. Deep understanding of CSI specifications, driver lifecycle, and integration with Kubernetes control plane.
• In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes internals, including the architecture of:
• Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs)
• Controllers and Operators
• StatefulSets, DaemonSets, and volume lifecycle management
• Scheduling implications of storage and node affinity
• Strong grasp of Kubernetes storage concepts
• Experience with NAS and traditional file-based storage systems, particularly with protocols like:
• NFS (v3/v4) — mount options, lock handling, network tuning
• SMB/CIFS — integration, authentication, performance tuning
• Object storage (S3, MinIO, Ceph, etc.) is a plus
• Deep Linux systems experience
• Hands-on experience with container runtimes, such as Docker, containerd, and CRI-O, with familiarity in troubleshooting and optimizing performance in containerized environments.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (Git), and infrastructure automation tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ArgoCD, or similar).

Why Work at Nasuni – Hyderabad?
Benefits
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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