Senior Lead Software Engineer – Distributed Storage Systems

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Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden ANIMARUM Full time
ANIMARUM is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer for one of our clients. You will contribute to the design, development, and operation of highly performant and scalable storage platforms. You will be involved throughout the full lifecycle, including architecture, implementation, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. With us, innovation is about more than code and algorithms – we develop solutions that empower both people and organizations.

What You Will Do
· Mentor and share your knowledge with a more junior team.
· Design, implement, and maintain distributed storage systems, including object, block, and file storage.
· Build core components from first principles to optimize performance across the technology stack.
· Improve existing storage systems to ensure high reliability, low latency, and efficient resource usage.
· Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and incorporate feedback into future designs.
· Integrate and maintain open-source components within a growing technology ecosystem.
· Contribute to measuring, monitoring, and improving performance, scalability, and reliability benchmarks.

Skills & Experience
· Strong background in storage technologies and distributed systems.
· Proficiency in Linux systems engineering and distributed systems development.
· Programming experience in languages such as C++, Go, and/or Rust.
· Experience building or enhancing clustered storage solutions (e.g., Ceph).
· Experience building or enhancing large-scale cloud storage platforms.
· Knowledge of Kubernetes, including deployment of highly available services.
· Deep understanding of file systems, databases, storage protocols, and hardware interfaces (e.g., NVMe, SATA/SAS).
· Knowledge of performance tuning, benchmarking, and optimization techniques.
· Strong interpersonal skills; able to communicate and collaborate effectively.
· Capable of making independent technical decisions.
· Self-driven and motivated to solve complex problems.

Why ANIMARUM
At ANIMARUM, it is not just about the job – it is about joining a team where people truly matter. We offer:

• A human-centered culture with a focus on work-life balance.

• Flexibility to combine your career with your personal life.

• Meaningful benefits: wellness allowance (5,000 SEK), company car/bike options, and an SL travel card.

• The opportunity to give back – donate to a charity of your choice each year.

• Competitive compensation and stock options – because our people are our greatest asset.

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