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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Ceph Cluster Development Engineer (C++ Focus) - **Company:** Fortinet Inc. - **Location:** Santa Clara, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $179,000.0 - $219,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon S3, Health Informatics, Software Bug Management, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Storage, Software Documentation, Profiling, Computer Programming, Continuous Delivery, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, File Systems, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Failover, GNU Debuggers, Python (Programming Language), Network Virtualization, Performance Tuning, Ansible, Prometheus, Memory Leaks, Subsystems, System Programming, TCP/IP, Management of Software Versions, Ceph (Software), System Availability, Grafana, Perf (Linux), Containerization, Kubernetes, Database Replication, Block Storage - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/aa328e66-5e6f-4e39-ad83-4d6de39e5b1a ## About the Role * Strong proficiency in C++ (C++11 or later), with experience in large-scale distributed systems or kernel-adjacent development. * Deep understanding of Ceph architecture and its core components: MON, OSD, MGR, RGW, MDS, and CRUSH maps. * Proficient in Linux systems programming, debugging (gdb, perf, valgrind), and performance profiling. * Experience with Python or Go for tooling and automation. * Strong foundation in data replication, erasure coding, and consistency models in distributed storage. * Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Rook-Ceph, Helm, Ansible, and related DevOps tools. * Familiarity with TCP/IP, HTTP/S3 APIs, block storage (RBD/iSCSI), and object storage semantics. * Ability to conduct root-cause analysis and lead performance investigations under production environments. Preferred Skills * Contributions to the Ceph open-source project or prior experience modifying Ceph source code. * Experience with multi-site replication, object versioning, compliance retention, or legal hold features. * Background in distributed storage systems, file systems, or cloud storage platforms. * Familiarity with containerized environments, network virtualization, and cloud-native observability stacks. * Excellent technical documentation and communication skills in English. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled Ceph Cluster Development & Operations Engineer with strong expertise in C++ systems programming to design, extend, and maintain enterprise-scale Ceph distributed storage clusters. The role involves deep development in Ceph core subsystems (RADOS, OSD, RGW, MDS), performance optimization, and operational excellence across multi-site, multi-zone architectures. You will work closely with system architects, SREs, and cloud infrastructure teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of mission-critical storage systems deployed across multiple data centers and Kubernetes environments. Key Responsibilities * Design, build, and operate large-scale Ceph clusters including RADOS, RGW, RBD * Contribute to or extend Ceph core components written in C++ (e.g., OSD, RGW, librados, BlueStore, MGR modules). * Profile and optimize performance across network, disk I/O, and replication layers (PG placement, CRUSH rules, BlueStore tuning). * Develop automation and tooling for cluster lifecycle management (deployment, upgrades, scaling, failover, and recovery). * Integrate Ceph with Kubernetes (via Rook-Ceph, CSI drivers) and CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery. * Implement and validate multi-site replication and disaster recovery architectures for high availability. * Develop and maintain secure storage solutions using dm-crypt, KMS integration, and CephX authentication. * Build observability pipelines using Prometheus, Grafana, and custom exporters for metrics and health analytics. * Write and maintain SOPs, automation scripts, and system documentation to support production-grade operations. * Collaborate with upstream Ceph community or maintain in-house forks for feature development and bug fixes. ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Monoskope: Developer Self-Service Across Clusters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/329-monoskope-developer-self-service-across-clusters) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) ## Related Articles - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [The 10 C++ programming questions to expect in an interview](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/50-the-10-c-programming-questions-to-expect-in-an-interview)