Rubrik
Senior Software Engineer - Backend & Cloud Infrastructure
Palo Alto, CA · Senior
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$32,874 more — $221,374 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $221,374 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Our team operates at the intersection of AI, distributed systems, and enterprise security, creating solutions that make it possible for organizations to operate production-grade AI agents at scale.
- As a member of the Rubrik Agent Cloud team, you'll work with cutting-edge AI technologies while solving complex challenges in scaling, security, and performance.
- We're a collaborative team passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible with enterprise AI infrastructure.
Requirements
- Expert-level proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and at least one high-level programming language ( Python or Go ).
- Proven experience with Container Orchestration (Kubernetes) and modern observability/networking stacks ( Service Mesh, eBPF ).
Nice to have
- Engineering secure "Landing Zones" and multi-tenant structures using advanced Identity and Access Management (IAM) hierarchies and automated policy enforcement.
- Designing and governing resource hierarchy models and tagging standards that utilize metadata for automated lifecycle management and complex cost-attribution algorithms.
- Designing and implementing cryptographic controls, including Key Management Service (KMS) integration, encryption-at-rest/transit protocols, and hardware security module (HSM) configurations.
- Architecting network security perimeters using VPC Service Controls, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and deep packet inspection logging.
- Conducting technical root-cause analysis of security vulnerabilities and engineering automated remediation scripts to close compliance gaps (SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP).
- Designing "Zero Trust" networking architectures utilizing Service Mesh (Istio/Envoy) and eBPF for deep observability into AI agent inter-process communication.
- Authoring complex, reusable Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Pulumi to ensure deterministic environment provisioning.
- Engineering automated "drift detection" systems to ensure production environments remain in sync with version-controlled architecture definitions.
Compensation
- 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.
Company info
- 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 hr@rubrik.com.
- Accommodations may include changes to the application process, documents in an alternate format, a sign language interpreter, or specialized equipment.
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 hr@rubrik.com. Accommodations may include changes to the application process, documents in an alternate format, a sign language interpreter, or specialized equipment.
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