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Backend Software Engineer

Cohesity

Cohesity

Software Engineering
Santa Clara, CA, USA
USD 169,600-212k / year + Equity
Posted on Dec 19, 2025

Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the indefinite right to work in the job location.

Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. Aided by an extensive ecosystem of partners, Cohesity makes it easy to secure, protect, manage, and get value from data — across the data center, edge, and cloud. Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities, including immutable backup snapshots, AI-based threat detection, monitoring for malicious behavior, and rapid recovery at scale.

We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design.

Join us on our mission to shape the future of our industry.

As part of our Core Security product team, you will have the opportunity to lead and develop highly scalable software products and services to support ransomware & threat detection, Certificate management and building next generation Identity resilience solution:

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop and deliver next-generation security features for Cohesity DataProtect & SaaS Platform

  • Architect, design, develop and operationalize high performance, scalable, reliable, and resilient services

  • Understand the nuances of Linux Internals, Software packaging, Malware & IAM Security, and architect solutions that are efficient at running as On-Prem software or as SaaS on public clouds (AWS/Azure/GCP)

  • Coordinate features and deliverables across multiple teams to achieve project goals

  • Collaborate with cloud operations to establish KPI for different services and own end to end delivery and lifecycle management

  • Lead initiatives and projects. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to team members.

What we are looking for:

  • BS/MS. in Computer Science

  • 4-5 years in software development, with data structures/algorithms, distributed systems, ML, ETL Pipeline

  • 3+ years of experience with software design and Architecture.

  • Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making

  • Hands-on coding skills in at least one of the following languages: C++, Golang, Python

  • Grpc & REST API based application development.

  • Distributed systems design and development is plus

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Knowledge in Security, Ransomware, IAM, File systems, or Data Protection is a plus

  • Motivated to solve complex problems and challenges.

  • Familiarity with Kubernetes and microservices architecture is a plus

Disclosure Pursuant to Applicable State Equal Pay Transparency Laws - This position has a starting pay range as listed below. Actual salary depends upon many factors, including a candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience, location, and salary expectations, and therefore a starting salary at the low end, high end, or even above the stated range may be offered. This position may also be eligible for bonus compensation, commission (if in a sales function), and/or equity grants. Additionally, full-time employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits framework, including health and wellness benefits, vacation, paid holidays and refresh days, 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability insurance coverages, and other benefits the Company may offer from time to time.

Pay Range :

$169,600.00-$212,000.00

The compensation noted above is based on an annualized hourly rate assuming normal full-time employment.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE)

Cohesity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at 1-855-9COHESITY or
talent@cohesity.com for assistance.

In-Office Expectations

Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.

Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the right to work in the job location.