Development Manager

Location: Remote (Worldwide)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company: The Lustre Collective

About The Lustre Collective

The Lustre Collective is dedicated to advancing the Lustre file system, the leading open-source, parallel distributed file system designed for large-scale cluster computing. With deep expertise in scalable storage solutions, our team supports cutting-edge AI and HPC environments, on-premises and in the cloud. We are committed to vendor-neutral development, drawing inspiration from communities like OpenSFS and EOFS to drive innovation in Lustre technology.

As a tight-knit company with a fun, collaborative culture, we offer the unique opportunity to work alongside some of the smartest and most qualified file system and kernel engineers in the world. Our team thrives on innovation, open-source passion, and a supportive environment where ideas flow freely and work-life balance is prioritized. If you're excited about contributing to groundbreaking storage solutions in a dynamic, global team, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead our remote team in developing and managing Infrastructure / Automation / Middleware solutions that support Lustre deployments. This role focuses on API interfaces, monitoring, high availability, and integrations to enhance Lustre's performance in AI and HPC environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering innovation and collaboration.
Design and oversee integration / automation / middleware architecture, including API interfaces, message queues, and integration patterns for Lustre.
Implement monitoring, logging, and high availability solutions to ensure robust Lustre deployments.
Coordinate with development teams to integrate automation / middleware with cloud, HPC, and AI systems.
Drive optimizations for scalability, security, and performance in distributed environments.
Manage project timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications.
Contribute to open-source integration / automation / middleware tools and community efforts.

Required Qualifications and Skills

At least 4 years of proven technical management or leadership experience in software engineering and/or related systems roles.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
Proficiency in C, Rust, and Python for automation / integration / middleware and systems programming.
Expertise in integration, automation and middleware technologies (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, API gateways) and high availability setups (e.g., clustering, load balancing).
Strong knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and logging frameworks.
Experience with cloud platforms and HPC integrations.
Experience with Jira, Git, and Agile development methdology
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with storage in systems like Lustre or similar.
Contributions to open-source storage and systems management projects.
Knowledge of security protocols and compliance in enterprise environments.
Certifications in cloud, automation, integration and other middleware technologies.

What We Offer

A fully remote position with flexible hours to accommodate global time zones.
Competitive salary and benefits package available
The chance to work in a fun, tight-knit culture where creativity and humor are encouraged—think virtual team-building events, hackathons, and a supportive community of experts.
Opportunities for growth, including conferences, training, and leadership in open-source initiatives.
A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds worldwide.

If you're a passionate engineer ready to advance the future of Lustre and collaborate with world-class talent, apply today!