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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - SaaS Data Protection - **Company:** Rubrik - **Location:** Palo Alto, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $158,000.0 - $237,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Code Review, Data Structures, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Github, Design of User Interfaces, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Strategies of Testing, Virtual Machines, Git, Information Technology, Build Tools, Data Management, Virtual Agents, Software Coding - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-engineer-saas-data-protection-rubrikinc-9825710 ## About the Role The team focuses on SaaS application protection (e.g., Microsoft Office 365, Salesforce). As the industry moves toward SaaS, data protection (backup and recovery) for these applications is critical. You'll tackle problems at a massive scale, such as efficiently protecting data for millions of users' emails and documents, helping drive the next generation of SaaS protection and Rubrik's next growth engine., * 3+ years building large-scale distributed systems * Deep understanding of distributed & cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP) * BS in Computer Science or equivalent * Strong code review and testing practices * Proven experience in data structures, software design, and systems analysis, * Proficiency in one or more: Go, Scala, Python * Experience with Bazel, Git, and GitHub * Experience establishing/maintaining automated build systems ## Description * Build large-scale, fault-tolerant distributed software systems that can scale indefinitely (35% of time) * + Own, design, and develop cutting-edge solutions for Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) for on-prem and major cloud platforms; + Implement data management jobs for backup and recovery of virtual machines in virtualized enterprise infrastructure (Scala/Java); + Design and implement admin-facing UIs and intuitive APIs that integrate with third-party and customer applications + Perform code reviews focused on interface design, code quality, and testing strategies * Solve challenging scalability and stability problems impacting delivery of high-scale products in accordance with quality, velocity, and coding standards (25% of time) + Analyze defects to assess and prioritize fixes; work with customers and product to understand requirements and requested customizations before implementation * Respond to critical problems in our Saas product offerings (20% of time) + resolve issues in build and test infrastructure; create solutions with robust monitoring, metrics, and automation * Partner closely with Rubrik product teams to understand customer requirements and ensure features are delivered effectively (20% of time) What you'll do (summary) * Design, build, and maintain Rubrik's cloud data protection services for SaaS applications * Tackle complex distributed systems and scaling problems * Collaborate with Product Management, UI, Documentation, and Support teams * Lead projects and mentor junior engineers, 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-$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. 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