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Research and analyze existing internal distributed storage services. * Research, design, and implement scalable, next-gen distributed storage services for HPC workloads, optimizing both performance ...

Sr. Storage Software Developer

Longmont, CO · On-site +1

$54 - $71.25/hr

VDURA is a renowned leader in parallel file systems, specializing in distributed storage solutions for the AI and high-performance computing market. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Storage ...

Sr. Storage Software Developer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site +1

$53 - $70/hr

VDURA is a renowned leader in parallel file systems, specializing in distributed storage solutions for the AI and high-performance computing market. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Storage ...

Research and analyze existing internal distributed storage services. * Research, design, and implement scalable, next-gen distributed storage services for HPC workloads, optimizing both performance ...

Sr. Storage Software Developer

Niwot, CO · On-site +1

$54 - $71.25/hr

VDURA is a renowned leader in parallel file systems, specializing in distributed storage solutions for the AI and high-performance computing market. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Storage ...

Sr. Storage Software Developer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site +1

$53 - $70/hr

VDURA is a renowned leader in parallel file systems, specializing in distributed storage solutions for the AI and high-performance computing market. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Storage ...

Sr. Storage Software Developer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$53 - $70/hr

Description VDURA is a renowned leader in parallel file systems, specializing in distributed storage solutions for the AI and high-performance computing market. We are seeking a highly experienced ...

Sr. Engineer, Storage

Livingston, NJ · On-site

$143K - $210K/yr

Design and Implement distributed storage solutions to support scaling data intensive AI workloads. * Contribute to the development of exabyte-scale, S3-compatible object storage and integrate ...

Sr. Engineer, Storage

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$143K - $210K/yr

Design and Implement distributed storage solutions to support scaling data intensive AI workloads. * Contribute to the development of exabyte-scale, S3-compatible object storage and integrate ...

Infrastructure Engineer (Storage)

$110K - $144K/yr

Responsibilities : • Operate and scale distributed storage systems, including VAST and S3-compatible object storage (e.g., Ceph) • Improve performance, reliability, and efficiency of storage ...

Design and Implement distributed storage solutions to support scaling data intensive AI workloads. * Contribute to the development of exabyte-scale, S3-compatible object storage and integrate ...

Sr. Engineer, Storage

New York, NY · On-site

$143K - $210K/yr

Design and Implement distributed storage solutions to support scaling data intensive AI workloads. * Contribute to the development of exabyte-scale, S3-compatible object storage and integrate ...

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How much do distributed storage jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for distributed storage in the United States is $27.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $33.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is distributed storage?

Distributed storage is a method of storing data across multiple physical machines or locations, rather than keeping all data in a single server or device. This approach improves data reliability, performance, and scalability, as it allows systems to handle larger workloads and recover from hardware failures more efficiently. Distributed storage is commonly used in cloud computing, big data, and enterprise environments to ensure that data is always accessible and protected against loss.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a distributed storage engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Distributed Storage Engineer, you need a strong background in computer science, data management, and experience with distributed systems, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with storage solutions like Ceph, GlusterFS, or Amazon S3, as well as proficiency in scripting languages and cloud platforms, is typically required. Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills help engineers address complex issues and work effectively within teams. These competencies are crucial for ensuring reliable, scalable, and efficient data storage solutions in modern IT environments.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in distributed storage systems, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in distributed storage roles often encounter challenges related to data consistency, network latency, and fault tolerance. Ensuring that data remains synchronized across multiple nodes, especially in the event of failures or network partitions, requires a deep understanding of consensus algorithms and replication strategies. Team members typically collaborate closely with software engineers, DevOps, and site reliability engineers to monitor system health and quickly resolve issues. Ongoing learning and staying updated with the latest distributed system technologies can help professionals address these challenges effectively.

What is the difference between Distributed Storage vs Network Administrator?

AspectDistributed StorageNetwork Administrator
Primary RoleManage and maintain distributed data storage systems across multiple locationsOversee and support computer networks within an organization
Required SkillsStorage protocols, data management, system architectureNetwork configuration, security, troubleshooting
Work EnvironmentData centers, cloud environments, enterprise storage systemsOffice networks, server rooms, remote sites
CertificationsStorage certifications (e.g., SNIA, CompTIA Storage+)Network certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+)

Distributed Storage professionals focus on managing data across multiple storage nodes, ensuring data availability and scalability. Network Administrators handle network infrastructure, ensuring connectivity and security. While both roles involve technical expertise, they serve different core functions within IT infrastructure.

More about Distributed Storage jobs
Infographic showing various Distributed Storage job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,614 per year, or $27.2 per hour.

Senior HPC Storage Engineer

Nvidia

Austin, TX

Full-time

Re-posted 10 hours ago


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9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 245 rated software companies


Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology-and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you'll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

As a member of the HW Infrastructure Storage Strategy team, you will provide leadership in the research, design and implementation of ground breaking fast storage solutions to enable runs of demanding high performance computing, and computationally intensive workloads. We seek an expert to identify architectural changes encompassing file, block, and object storage, to cater to the scaling and performance requirements of an expanding cloud infrastructure. As an expert, you will help us with the next-gen storage solutions strategic challenges we encounter with storage design for large scale, high performance workloads, evolving our private/public cloud strategy, capacity modelling, and growth planning across our global computing environment.

What you'll be doing:

  • Research and analyze existing internal distributed storage services.

  • Research, design, and implement scalable, next-gen distributed storage services for HPC workloads, optimizing both performance and cost-effectiveness to meet NVIDIA's growing infrastructure needs

  • Develop tooling to automate management of large-scale infrastructure environments, to automate operational monitoring and alerting, and to enable self-service consumption of resources.

  • Detail the general procedures and practices, perform technology evaluations, related to distributed file systems.

  • Collaborate across teams to better understand developers' workflows and capture their infrastructure requirements.

  • Influence and guide methodologies for building, testing, and deploying applications to ensure efficient performance and resource utilization.

  • Supporting our researchers to run their flows on our clusters including performance analysis and optimizations of deep learning workflows

  • Root cause analysis and suggest corrective action for problems large and small scales

What we need to see:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.

  • 8+ years of experience designing and/or operating large scale storage infrastructure.

  • Experience analyzing and tuning storage performance for a variety of workloads.

  • Proficient in Centos/RHEL and/or Ubuntu Linux distros including Python programming and bash scripting

  • In depth understanding of container technologies like Docker, Enroot

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Distributed Storage Expertise: Extensive experience with parallel and distributed filesystems (Ceph, Weka.io, Vast, Lustre, GPFS) and Linux storage kernel development.

  • GPU & AI Infrastructure: Proficient with NVIDIA GPUs, CUDA programming, and NCCL, including performance benchmarking via MLPerf.

  • Hardware & Storage Engineering: Deep familiarity with storage hardware (HDDs, SSDs, NVMe), enclosures, and specialized appliances like Network Appliance.

  • Advanced Networking: Strong background in Software Defined Networking (SDN) and high-performance networking for AI/HPC clusters.

  • Deep Learning Frameworks: Practical experience applying industry-standard frameworks, specifically PyTorch and TensorFlow.

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. We have some of the most resourceful and talented people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our extraordinary engineering teams are growing fast. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with real passion for technology, we want to hear from you. Widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 13, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About Nvidia

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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology--and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

1993