Resident Engineer
Cohesity
Cohesity is the leader in AI-powered data security. Over 13,600 enterprise customers, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 and nearly 70% of the Global 500, rely on Cohesity to strengthen their resilience while providing Gen AI insights into their vast amounts of data. Formed from the combination of Cohesity with Veritas’ enterprise data protection business, the company’s solutions secure and protect data on-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge. Backed by NVIDIA, IBM, HPE, Cisco, AWS, Google Cloud, and others, Cohesity is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with offices around the globe.
We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design , and our culture.
Want to join the leader in AI-powered data security?
Are you ready to join a team of ambitious professionals and help us simplify the world of data management? We are looking for specialists to design, configure, operate and improve customers Cohesity infrastructure to provide data protection, filesharing, operational recovery and protection against data security threats.
The ideal candidate has considerable experience designing and implementing technical solutions as well as enabling others through training and documentation. Experience in data center operations, working with change controls, change freeze windows, troubleshooting and interaction with internal support teams as well as external vendors is essential.
In addition to designing and configuring Cohesity software, this role will typically be involved in daily operations, daily reporting and will help facilitate communications between Cohesity technical staff and the customer’s technical staff. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized self-starter who brings not only technical skills but also verbal and written communication skills along with a focus on process improvement.
HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE
Use your technical knowledge and business acumen to help Cohesity customers design and operate their data protection and data security solutions.
Solution Design & Architecture
Lead the technical design and integration of solutions that leverage Cohesity technologies within our broader product and service portfolio.
Define end-to-end solution architectures that align with both business goals and partner technical roadmaps.
Conduct proof-of-concepts (POCs), solution validation, and integration testing with partner platforms and tools.
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making
Work to resolve technical obstacles and unique customer challenges.
Maintain the technical relationship between the customer and Cohesity’s Engineering, Sales, Support and Technical Marketing teams.
Configure and improve on operational reporting.
Proactively resolve any issues which could impact data recovery operations.
Work with Cohesity’s technical teams to ensure system software is up to date and configured according to recommended best practices.
Help identify any opportunities for enhancements or additional product sales.
Facilitate contract renewals through technical validation and reporting.
Develop and maintain relationships with key personnel in the customer’s organization.
Engage and provide leadership for any escalations, especially those related to data recovery or SmartFiles.
WE'D LOVE TO TALK IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field or 8+ years of relevant experience.
5+ years of experience in solution architecture, systems integration, or technical consulting.
Experience specializing in storage, backup, or Data Protection and Recovery solutions for various platforms.
Experience in scripting and automation to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
Familiarity with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Knowledge of disaster recovery strategies to ensure data availability and business continuity.
Strong understanding of cloud platforms, enterprise infrastructure, and application integration frameworks.
Experience designing hybrid or multi-vendor solutions involving APIs, automation, and interoperability.
Familiarity with modern architectural patterns (microservices, containerization, zero trust, etc.).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with customers and internal teams.
Strong presentation skills to convey complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
Self-starter with excellent organization and time management skills, capable of driving projects and meeting deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making
Additional Considerations
Cohesity Resident Engineers will work with customers in their required time zones and locations, as well as their calendar and holiday schedule. This position may be performed remotely or on-site, depending on the customers' requirements. Infrequent travel could be required for quarterly or annual planning meetings, depending on the customers' needs. As a Resident Engineer, you will be subject to compliance with the customer’s security requirements, including background checks.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE)
Cohesity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at 1-855-9COHESITY or talent@cohesity.com for assistance.
In-Office Expectations
Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.
Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the right to work in the job location.

