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At a glance
Rubrik is hiring a Software Engineer - Virtual Platform in Palo Alto, CA. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, open to entry-level candidates, first listed on November 12. The advertised pay is $131,400–$197,200 a year. The description mentions C++, Java, Scala, AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. Rubrik has 79 other openings in the US, 42 of them in Palo Alto, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 89 Software & IT openings in Palo Alto, CA today; the typical one asks for 6 years and advertises about $205,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Rubrik advertises $131,400 to $197,200 a year, a midpoint of $164,300 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 79% of the 1,322 software & IT jobs in California that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $210,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and California tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Rubrik
Rubrik has 80 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 17 states. Most are in software & IT (23), sales & BD (18) and product & design (6). The biggest locations are Palo Alto, CA (43), Austin, TX (4) and Chicago, IL (2). 26% of them are remote, 14% are open to entry-level candidates and 75% show pay. We collect Rubrik's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Greenhouse), never from job boards or agencies.
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About Team
Asgard Cloud cluster at Rubrik is the virtual platform engineering team. Our mission is to make the Rubrik platform available in public clouds and other virtualized environments. We design the virtual platform and are responsible for meeting software defined datacenter requirements for large enterprises. Also, we are responsible for Rubrik’s Cloud Cluster solution which is among our most popular products. All of these serve as the backbone for powering Rubrik’s industry leading Data Protection and Data Management solutions. We have very talented engineers in the team at all levels and we are looking for a new college graduate to join the team of great talent.
About the Role
As an engineer in the team you will be designing, developing, testing, deploying and operationalizing highly scalable, reliable and cost optimized solutions in public cloud environments. As part of that, you will
- Take full ownership of projects end to end.
- Collaborate with functional partners like product manager, designer for requirements
- Diagnose and resolve customer problems,performance bottlenecks in complex customer environments
- Build observability tools to proactively monitor and learn product usage and customer issues
As a platform team, this opportunity provides technical challenges, influencing and collaborating with multiple teams and a fast paced start up like environment.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor / Master in Computer Science or equivalent with 0-1 years of experience.
- Excellent in data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems design
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities
- Solid background or education in Systems programming
- Programming and debugging knowledge in C++, Java, Scala
- Strong interest in learning new technologies, solve complex problems and challenges
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge in Storage, Filesystems or Data Protection technologies is a plus
- Knowledge in public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI)
The minimum and maximum base salaries for this role are posted below; additionally, the role is eligible for bonus potential, equity and benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the role based on U.S. location. Within the range, the salary offered will be determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US Pay Range
$131,400—$197,200 USD
Join Us in Securing and Accelerating the World's AI Transformation
Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) is the Security and AI Operations Company, delivering one platform built at the intersection of data, identity, and AI. The platform enables agentic cyber resilience and trusted AI operations for enterprises worldwide, built to recover before disruption strikes and stay a step ahead, so security is never the reason ambition stalls.
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Inclusion @ Rubrik
At Rubrik, we are dedicated to fostering a culture where people from all backgrounds are valued, feel they belong, and believe they can succeed. Our commitment to inclusion is at the heart of our mission to secure the world’s data.
Our goal is to hire and promote the best talent, regardless of background. We continually review our hiring practices to ensure fairness and strive to create an environment where every employee has equal access to opportunities for growth and excellence. We believe in empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and achieve their fullest potential.
Our inclusion strategy focuses on three core areas of our business and culture:
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Our Company: We are committed to building a merit-based organization that offers equal access to growth and success for all employees globally. Your potential is limitless here.
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Our Culture: We strive to create an inclusive atmosphere where individuals from all backgrounds feel a strong sense of belonging, can thrive, and do their best work. Your contributions help us innovate and break boundaries.
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Our Communities: We are dedicated to expanding our engagement with the communities we operate in, creating opportunities for underrepresented talent and driving greater innovation for our clients. Your impact extends beyond Rubrik, contributing to safer and stronger communities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Rubrik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Rubrik provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants in all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, leave, and termination.
Rubrik provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform your job, please contact hr@rubrik.com. Accommodations may include changes to the application process, documents in an alternate format, a sign language interpreter, or specialized equipment.
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