This role is ideal for a mid-to-senior level Linux systems expert who specializes in the intersection of storage architecture and performance tuning. You should
Work type: remote
Location: Remote - United States
Salary: $80,000 – $110,000/yr
Type: Full-time
This role is ideal for a mid-to-senior level Linux systems expert who specializes in the intersection of storage architecture and performance tuning. You should have at least 6 years of experience managing distributed systems, with a heavy emphasis on Ceph. This isn't just a maintenance role; it's a deep-dive engineering position focused on benchmarking, hardware-level optimization, and refining how storage interacts with GPUs and virtualized environments. The compensation range is $80k–$110k for a fully remote U.S. position. The benefits package is exceptionally robust, featuring 100% company-paid medical premiums, a 4% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, and unique longevity perks like a one-month paid sabbatical every five years and annual professional development stipends. **You might be a good fit if you:** * Have extensive hands-on experience tuning Ceph, Linux kernels, and networking stacks for high-performance workloads. * Are proficient with KVM virtualization (virtio-blk/fs) and Kubernetes environments (RKE2). * Enjoy deep-dive benchmarking and using data to recommend architectural changes. * Can work independently in a remote environment while collaborating on complex, large-scale cloud infrastructure.
## Who We Are
Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. With 32 global cloud data center locations, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. In December 2024 Vultr announced an equity financing at a $3.5 billion valuation. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company.
Vultr Cares
Vultr is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Storage Performance Engineer to drive the best possible storage performance both within Vultr Cloud Storage products and the systems consuming that storage. The ideal candidate is well versed in performance tuning and benchmarking methodologies with regard to both storage and systems. This is a highly visible role in a high-growth technology company, which will require extensive experience with Linux kernel, networking stack, and storage protocol performance tuning on the client side as well as design and performance of storage system architectures, particularly with Ceph. This is your opportunity to join our fast growing team and leave your mark on Vultr and the future of Cloud Infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
$80,000 - $110,000
Final compensation will vary depending on years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws.[We are currently accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin.]
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