IT Staff Storage Engineer

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📍 SAN JOSEFull time💰 USD 57–106

About this role

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

•    Ensures the availability, reliability, scalability, and manageability of the data storage environment
•    Works with key technical and business stakeholders to determine data and storage requirements and creates solutions to meet the requirements
•    Provides Level 2/3 technical system expertise; Oversight and accountability for resolution of outages, service level issues, and user/customer support needs in coordination with Operations Support
•    Manage capacity and performance of the Storage infrastructure ensuring high availability of all systems
•    Proactively monitor, test, collect and analyze system performance statistical data to improve quality & ensure optimal performance of all Storage environments
•    Create and maintain documentation as it relates to infrastructure systems, design, configuration, support and processes
•    Diagnose and resolve complex configuration and bottleneck issues within a complex application & systems infrastructure
•    Provides multi-level technical support in defining, developing and evaluating storage products to meet Cadence needs
•    Provides recommendations to improve the storage infrastructure and address/lead critical issues and analysis
•    Possesses in-depth knowledge of storage hardware and operating systems software
•    Assists with backup & recovery procedures
•    Participates in change control activities to ensure awareness of scheduled work

•    Design, implement, and maintain storage and backup automation using scripting and orchestration tools to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency
•    Experience architecting and operating Rubrik backup platforms, leveraging SLA Domains, immutable backups, replication, and cyber recovery for on‑prem and cloud workloads

Qualifications, Skills and Education
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
•    Must have extensive experience in managing highly available, mission critical storage infrastructures
•    Good exposure to various storage platforms , specifically having in-depth exposure and expertise related to NetApp and PURE storage platforms

•    Strong understanding of storage platforms in a corporate infrastructure and storage security practices with the ability to utilize storage administration tools
•    Strong communication skills both written and verbal
•    Strong analytical and problem solving skills
•    Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
•    Must be able to work in a high pressure 24/7/365 environment with strict deadlines
•    ~8 years of relevant IT experience
•    5+ years of NetApp storage management experience along with at least 2 years of experience managing PURE storage platform
•    Ability to conduct complex systems analysis and translate user requirements into business solutions
•    Preferred be proficient in Unix/Linux and VMware administration

Job Location:

San Jose, CA (onsite/in-person position)

The hourly range for California is $57.21 to $106.25 per hour. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Please note that the hourly range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the IT Staff Storage Engineer role at cadence?
The listed salary for this IT Staff Storage Engineer position at cadence is USD 57–106. This is an Full time role.
Where is the IT Staff Storage Engineer position at cadence located?
This IT Staff Storage Engineer role at cadence is based in SAN JOSE. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the IT Staff Storage Engineer role at cadence full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a IT Staff Storage Engineer role at cadence.
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When was the IT Staff Storage Engineer job at cadence posted?
This IT Staff Storage Engineer position at cadence was posted on Sep 16, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
IT Staff Storage Engineer
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