Job Description

Software Engineering Manager — Filesystem & Storage Protocols

Location: Boston, MA (Preferred)

About the Role

Nasuni is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead our Filesystem & Storage Protocols team , a group responsible for building and evolving the core storage engine of our cloud-scale NAS platform.

This team owns some of the most technically demanding components in the product: a high-performance distributed filesystem, storage protocol integrations (NFS, SMB, CIFS, Samba), S3 support, and the high availability mechanisms that underpin enterprise reliability. If you are a systems engineer who loves hard problems, leads by example, and wants to shape how cloud-native storage is built, this role is for you.

This is a coding role. You will write code, review designs, evaluate tradeoffs, guide implementation decisions, and drive technical excellence across the team.

What You Will Own

Technical Leadership

Lead design and development of filesystem and storage protocol components across NFS, SMB, CIFS, and Samba
Drive architecture reviews and guide implementation of distributed filesystem features, data protection, and consistency and durability mechanisms
Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability at enterprise scale

Execution & Delivery

Own end-to-end delivery for the filesystem domain
Translate product requirements into clear technical roadmaps and execution plans
Drive delivery across distributed and global teams
Establish and uphold best practices for code quality, testing, and observability

People Leadership

Directly manage a team of 6–10 engineers
Hire, mentor, and develop engineers at all levels
Foster a culture of strong technical depth and ownership
Provide regular feedback and performance management
Run the scrum team and create plan/strategy for product delivery

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Product on roadmap and prioritization
Collaborate with Cloud and Platform teams on integration
Support customer escalations and root-cause analysis

What We Are Looking For

Required

7–12+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years of direct people management
Strong C and/or C++ development background on Linux systems
Deep understanding of operating systems, filesystems, multi-threading and concurrency, and I/O subsystems
Experience with distributed systems or storage platforms
Experience with building software stack on Kubernetes platform
Proven ability to lead design reviews, drive technical decisions, and translate complex requirements into execution plans
Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills

Preferred

Hands-on experience with NFS, SMB, CIFS, or Samba
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), Docker, and Kubernetes
Understanding of networking protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTP) and API design
Experience with hypervisors (ESX, KVM, or similar)

AI-Driven Development & Engineering Productivity

Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar tools to improve engineering productivity
Ability to integrate AI tools into the development workflow for:

Code generation and scaffolding
Debugging and root cause analysis
Test generation and validation
Documentation and knowledge sharing

Experience guiding teams on best practices for responsible AI usage, including:

Code quality validation
Security and compliance considerations
Avoiding over-reliance on generated code

Demonstrated ability to accelerate development cycles using AI without compromising system reliability or design integrity
Familiarity with applying AI tools in:

Distributed systems debugging
Infrastructure and configuration generation (Kubernetes, CI/CD)
Performance analysis and optimization workflows

Nice to Have

Experience modernizing on-premises storage to cloud-native architectures
Contributions to open-source systems or storage projects
Experience scaling systems to large enterprise deployments
Exposure to Python, Go, Java, or similar languages
Linux system-level experience including system services, firewalls, and iptables
Familiarity with Samba internals or prior Samba contributions
Experience with cloud storage integrations and APIs

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, or a related field.

About Nasuni

Nasuni is the leading hybrid cloud storage solution that powers business growth with effortless scalability, built-in security, and fast edge performance using a unique cloud-native architecture. The Nasuni File Data Platform delivers operational excellence by consolidating NAS and backup, eliminating data silos, and making management easy and flexible without changes to apps or workflows. Its built-in security offers proactive defense and rapid recovery, lowering organization’s risk from the detrimental effects of ransomware attacks and other disasters. Synchronized access to file data everywhere ensures user productivity by supporting remote and hybrid work.

Why work at Nasuni?

As part of our commitment to your well-being, we are pleased to offer comprehensive benefits packages to employees across the US. Benefits packages generally include:

Best in class employee onboarding and training
"Take What You Need” paid time off policy
Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans
Company-paid life and disability insurance
401(k) and Roth IRA retirement plan
Generous employee referral bonuses
Flexible remote work policy
10 Paid Holidays
Wide array of wellbeing offerings
Pre-tax savings accounts with company contributions
Great team culture and social activities
Collaborative workspaces
Free on-site fitness centers and stocked kitchens in select office locations
Professional development resources

Compensation Transparency:

In accordance with U.S. pay transparency laws, Nasuni is committed to providing visibility into compensation for all U.S.-based roles. Click HERE to view our compensation ranges by job grade. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s experience, skills, education, and work location.

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