DDN Storage is seeking great candidates to join our dynamic team of passionate customer-enabling technologists!

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DDN Storage is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." - IDC

"The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments" - ~ Marc Hamilton VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA

DDN Storage is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge storage and data management solutions are designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN Storage empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage.

As the Vice President of Engineering Quality at DDN Storage, you will be responsible for driving the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance across the company's industry-leading AI and high-performance storage solutions, with a specific focus on software quality and end-to-end system testing. You will lead a talented team of software engineers, quality assurance professionals, and system validation experts, develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies and methodologies, and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that DDN Storage's products consistently deliver optimal performance and reliability in both data center and cloud deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute a robust software quality and system testing strategy that spans the entire product lifecycle, from design and development to integration, validation, and post-deployment monitoring.
• Build and lead a high-performing software quality and system testing team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and customer-centricity that aligns with DDN Storage's values and engineering philosophy.
• Collaborate with software engineering, product management, and operations teams to define and implement comprehensive software testing processes, tools, and metrics that drive the development of high-quality, reliable, and performant storage software solutions.
• Drive the adoption of industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies in areas such as automated software testing, continuous integration and delivery, performance profiling, and software reliability engineering.
• Oversee the design and execution of rigorous system-level testing and validation strategies, including end-to-end functional testing, performance benchmarking, stress testing, and failure mode analysis, to ensure that DDN Storage's solutions deliver optimal results in real-world data center and cloud environments.
• Work closely with customer support, field operations, and cloud operations teams to monitor and analyze software and system performance in live deployments, and use these insights to drive continuous improvement and proactive issue resolution.
• Serve as a technical expert and thought leader in software quality and system testing, staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies and sharing knowledge and best practices with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to define and track key software quality and system performance metrics and KPIs, and provide regular updates and insights to inform strategic decision-making and drive organizational alignment around quality objectives.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in software quality and system testing roles, with a proven track record of success in the storage, AI, or HPC industry.
• Deep technical expertise in software testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks, as well as system-level testing and validation approaches for data center and cloud environments.
• Proven ability to lead and scale high-performing software quality and system testing teams, with a focus on mentoring, coaching, and driving a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to dive deep into complex software and system issues and drive root cause analysis and resolution.
• Strong experience in developing and implementing software quality processes, methodologies, and tools, with a deep understanding of industry best practices and emerging trends.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven track record of driving significant improvements in software quality, system reliability, and customer satisfaction in the enterprise technology space, with a focus on storage, AI, or HPC solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.

As the Vice President of Engineering Quality at DDN Storage, you will have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the future of AI and high-performance computing, by ensuring that our storage software and systems deliver unparalleled quality, reliability, and performance to our customers around the world. You will be joining a team of exceptional engineers and technologists who share your passion for innovation and excellence, and who are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in data storage and management. If you are a hands-on engineering leader with a deep commitment to software quality and system reliability, and a track record of delivering results in both data center and cloud environments, this is the role for you.

Our team is highly motivated and focused on engineering excellence.

We look for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity.

Engineers are encouraged to work across multiple areas of the company.

We operate with a flat organizational structure.

All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission.

Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.

All engineers and researchers are expected to have strong communication skills.

They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

Interview Process:

After submitting your application, the team reviews your CV and statement of exceptional work. If your application passes this stage, you will be invited to a 30-minute interview ("phone interview") during which a member of our team will ask some basic questions. If you clear the initial phone interview, you will enter the main process, which consists of four technical interviews:

• Coding assessment in a language of your choice.
• Systems design: Translate high-level requirements into a scalable, fault-tolerant service.
• Systems hands-on: Demonstrate practical skills in a live problem-solving session.
• Project deep-dive: Present your past exceptional work to a small audience.
• Meet and greet with the wider team.
• Our goal is to finish the main process within one week.
• We don't rely on recruiters for assessments.
• Every application is reviewed by a member of our technical team.

DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.