U.S. citizenship required, must reside in contiguous U.S.
Stack
AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform
The posting, condensed
Site Reliability Engineer ensuring high availability and performance of Rubrik's databases and Polaris Cloud Platform. Works with product managers and engineers on database design, Kubernetes, MySQL systems. Stack includes Golang, Python, Java, Scala, C++.
The Rubrik Engineering team is comprised of people who produce extraordinary results. Our engineers are driven to build efficient, reliable, and cost effective products. We believe in empowering our teams, giving engineers autonomy and responsibility, not just tasks. Our goal is to motivate and challenge you to do the best work of your career. As part of the Rubrik Engineering team, you will work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define the next generation of products for Rubrik. At Rubrik, nothing will stop you from thinking big. We are looking for individuals who are comfortable with ambiguity and excited by the prospect of a challenge. If you have a positive attitude, high energy and limitless drive, and like to win, we want to talk to you!
About The Role:
Site Reliability Engineers at Rubrik are systems/software engineers who ensure that Rubrik's infrastructure services run smoothly and have the capacity for future growth.
What you’ll do:
Ensure we maintain high availability and durability of our databases
Establish best practices for internal teams to write performant SQL queries
Perform periodic database upgrades minimizing downtime for our customers
Design, implement and maintain relational database systems for performance and reliability
Manage and run backend systems like Kubernetes, MySQL and everything in between
Drive reliability, availability and efficiency improvements to Rubrik's Polaris Cloud Platform
Good mix of software and system engineering skills
Participate on-call rotations across continents, using a follow-the-sun model
Write and review code, plan and execute upgrades, develop documentation and capacity plans, and debug production issues
Work cross-functionally with various engineering teams
Build monitoring tools and automation to increase efficiency of all teams
Good written and verbal communication skills
Drive FedRamp Certification process
Good written and verbal communication skills
Experience You'll Need:
2+ years of experience designing and managing relational databases with a focus on performance, scalability, reliability, high-availability, and disaster recovery.
Experience in database design and architecture supporting large enterprise customers with high SLO and SLA requirements
Experience operating database layer of a large scale SaaS product
Experience in one or more of the following: Golang, Python, Java, Scala, C++
Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with strong communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive
Expertise in designing, analyzing and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems
Ability to debug and optimize code and automate routine tasks
Strong operational experience with Unix/Linux operating systems and networking
Experience with Google Cloud Platform or other public cloud technologies
Minimum 1-3 years of experience as a Development, DevOps or Site Reliability Engineer Willing to provide 24/7 coverage
Strong Documentation skills
Experience working with multiple departments and divisions within an organization
Strong understanding of Databases is a definite plus
Experience leading support personnel
Experience with FedRAMP certification is strongly desired
Additional Requirements:
Due to the criteria and security levels for Rubrik’s FedRAMP program, this position will require the following: • U.S. citizenship at the time of hire. • Residence within the contiguous United States (i.e., the lower 48 states and the District of Columbia); and • Willingness to undergo a Single Source Background Investigation if required.
Security and Privacy Responsibilities section:
This position carries special Security and Privacy Responsibilities for protecting the U.S. Federal Government’s interests:
Know, acknowledge, and follow system-specific security policies and procedures;
Protect data and individual privacy per requirements and regulations;
Perform ongoing activities in compliance with service and contractual obligations;
Participate in role-based training, completing assignments on a timely basis;
Report security issues promptly, and aid investigation when needed;
Support controlled changes and vulnerability remediation activities; and
Work collaboratively with Information Security in designing, implementing, assessing or enhancing system-specific security and privacy controls.
Position Risk Designation section:
This position carries duties and responsibilities involving the U.S. Federal Government’s interests. The selected incumbent may be subject to one or both of the additional background checks with periodic re-screening as noted below:
Position Risk Designation: Non-Sensitive, Low Risk, Tier 1
Incumbents without access to U.S. Government data may be required to complete Standard Form 85 and undergo a Tier 1 Investigation (T1) for non-sensitive positions of Low Risk. (Baseline screening; formerly National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI)).
Position Risk Designation: Non-Sensitive, Moderate Risk, Tier 2 (Public Trust)
Incumbents with access to U.S. Government data may be required to complete Standard Form 85P and undergo Tier 2 (T2) Investigation for non-sensitive positions designated Moderate Risk.
Position Risk Designation:Moderate Risk Law Enforcement (CJIS)
When hired for a position where access to Moderate Risk criminal justice information is required, the employee must complete a fingerprint-based national criminal history background check within 30 days after the employee’s start date.
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
$158,000
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$237,000 USD
Join Us in Securing and Accelerating the World's AI Transformation
Rubrik (RBRK), the Security and AI Operations Company, leads at the intersection of data protection, cyber resilience, and enterprise AI acceleration. Rubrik Security Cloud delivers complete cyber resilience by securing, monitoring, and recovering data, identities, and workloads across clouds. Rubrik Agent Cloud accelerates trusted AI agent deployments at scale by monitoring and auditing agentic actions, enforcing real-time guardrails, fine-tuning for accuracy and undoing agentic mistakes.
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:
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.
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.
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 [email protected]. Accommodations may include changes to the application process, documents in an alternate format, a sign language interpreter, or specialized equipment.
