Software Engineering Manager (Foster City, Ca)

Proven at a global web scale in production for modern data services, Alluxio is the developer of open-source data orchestration software for large-scale analytics and AI. Alluxio is in production use today at eight out of the top ten internet companies, and seven of the ten highest-valued companies in the world. Our mission is to orchestrate data for all data-driven applications in any cloud! 

As customers continuously push the envelope for ways to extract value from data, Alluxio is driving innovation in data access and management for large-scale distributed systems. Alluxio is charging full steam to help customers navigate digital transformation. Venture-backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Hillhouse Capital, and Seven Seas Partners. Alluxio was founded at UC Berkeley's AMPLab by the creators of the Tachyon open-source project. 

Alluxio data orchestration platform is a new layer between storage and compute engines. This new data layer serves data to large-scale analytics and AI in any cloud across clusters, regions, clouds, and countries, providing simplified data access to files and objects. Features like intelligent caching, unified namespace, and data management provide agility and cost efficiency to customers in financial services, high-tech, retail, and telecommunications. 

 Alluxio has received numerous accolades, including recently being named: One of the 20 Coolest Cloud Software Companies of 2021. Alluxio is trusted by Meta, Uber, Tencent, Tiktok, Alibaba, Expedia, Rakuten, Microsoft, Walmart, and more! Please review Wikipedia to learn more about us! Join our world-class team of empathetic, enthusiastic, and creative people who can work on some of the toughest big data problems.

About the Role:

• As an Engineering Manager, you will oversee the delivery and support of engineering deliverables with high quality and on time, working closely with product management, customer success, field and other key stakeholders. You will be responsible for hiring and career development of your direct reports. As a key member of the Engineering leadership team, you will jointly work to define and improve processes, culture and best practices to align with Alluxio's rapid growth.

As the Software Engineering Manager at Alluxio, What You Will Be Able to Build and Own:

• Build best in class scalable distributed system to help fulfill the vision "Cloud Data Orchestration"Hands-on design and/or coding 25% of the time
• Lead, guide and evaluate the work of Engineering direct-reports
• Actively develop and grow talent through effective mentoring and technical assignments
• Apply Lean/Agile values and principles to a software delivery team
• Develop and refine best practices and processes to guide teams, lead by example

As Software Engineering Manager at Alluxio, What We are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related technical field
• 7+ years of experience as a strong hands-on engineer
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing a team of engineers
• Experience working with two or more from the following is a must: distributed and parallel systems, distributed storage systems, architecting large scale software systems, and/or security software development.
• Software development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Java, C/C++, or Go.Ability and desire to work in a fast paced, collaborative and iterative programming environment
• Strong technical and conversational English language skills to be able to work with global teams and customers.

Benefits And Perks We Offer:

• Unlimited PTO
• Amazing Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Commuter Benefits ($50 and more)
• Everyday catered lunch and dinner
• Boba Thursday
• Relaxation/Massage Room
• Onsite Access to our Gym in Our Office Building

Alluxio is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

The base salary range for this US full-time position, subject to standard withholding and applicable taxes. All candidates receive base salary + equity (stock options) and access to a comprehensive benefits offering.  The base salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for candidates across all US locations. Work location, skills, experience, and any relevant education or training determine the compensation awarded to the candidate. The Recruiting Team or Hiring Manager can share more about the specific salary range with you during the recruitment process.