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Rubrik is hiring a Software Engineer - SaaS Data Protection in Palo Alto, CA. It is a full-time role in Data, AI & Analytics, asking for at least 3 years of experience, first listed on November 1. The advertised pay is $158,000–$237,000 a year. The description mentions Salesforce, Scala, Java, AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. Rubrik has 77 other openings in the US, 40 of them in Palo Alto, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 53 Data & AI openings in Palo Alto, CA today; the typical one asks for 6 years and advertises about $252,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Rubrik advertises $158,000 to $237,000 a year, a midpoint of $197,500 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 68% of the 559 data & AI jobs in California that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $229,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and California tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Rubrik
Rubrik has 78 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 17 states. Most are in software & IT (21), sales & BD (18) and data & AI (6). The biggest locations are Palo Alto, CA (41), Austin, TX (3) and Chicago, IL (2). 28% of them are remote, 9% are open to entry-level candidates and 78% show pay. We collect Rubrik's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Greenhouse), never from job boards or agencies.
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About the team and role
The team focuses on SaaS application protection (e.g., Microsoft Office 365, Salesforce). As the industry moves toward SaaS, data protection (backup and recovery) for these applications is critical. You’ll tackle problems at a massive scale, such as efficiently protecting data for millions of users’ emails and documents, helping drive the next generation of SaaS protection and Rubrik’s next growth engine.
Key responsibilities (time allocation)
- Build large-scale, fault-tolerant distributed software systems that can scale indefinitely (35% of time)
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- Own, design, and develop cutting-edge solutions for Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) for on‑prem and major cloud platforms;
- Implement data management jobs for backup and recovery of virtual machines in virtualized enterprise infrastructure (Scala/Java);
- Design and implement admin-facing UIs and intuitive APIs that integrate with third-party and customer applications
- Perform code reviews focused on interface design, code quality, and testing strategies
- Solve challenging scalability and stability problems impacting delivery of high‑scale products in accordance with quality, velocity, and coding standards (25% of time)
- Analyze defects to assess and prioritize fixes; work with customers and product to understand requirements and requested customizations before implementation
- Respond to critical problems in our Saas product offerings (20% of time)
- resolve issues in build and test infrastructure; create solutions with robust monitoring, metrics, and automation
- Partner closely with Rubrik product teams to understand customer requirements and ensure features are delivered effectively (20% of time)
What you’ll do (summary)
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Design, build, and maintain Rubrik’s cloud data protection services for SaaS applications
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Tackle complex distributed systems and scaling problems
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Collaborate with Product Management, UI, Documentation, and Support teams
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Lead projects and mentor junior engineers
Minimum qualifications
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3+ years building large-scale distributed systems
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Deep understanding of distributed & cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
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BS in Computer Science or equivalent
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Strong code review and testing practices
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Proven experience in data structures, software design, and systems analysis
Preferred qualifications
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Proficiency in one or more: Go, Scala, Python
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Experience with Bazel, Git, and GitHub
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Experience establishing/maintaining automated build systems
The minimum and maximum base salaries for this role are posted below; additionally, the role is eligible for bonus potential, equity and benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the role based on U.S. location. 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.
US Pay Range
$158,000—$237,000 USD
Join Us in Securing and Accelerating the World's AI Transformation
Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) is the Security and AI Operations Company, delivering one platform built at the intersection of data, identity, and AI. The platform enables agentic cyber resilience and trusted AI operations for enterprises worldwide, built to recover before disruption strikes and stay a step ahead, so security is never the reason ambition stalls.
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Inclusion @ Rubrik
At Rubrik, we are dedicated to fostering a culture where people from all backgrounds are valued, feel they belong, and believe they can succeed. Our commitment to inclusion is at the heart of our mission to secure the world’s data.
Our goal is to hire and promote the best talent, regardless of background. We continually review our hiring practices to ensure fairness and strive to create an environment where every employee has equal access to opportunities for growth and excellence. We believe in empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and achieve their fullest potential.
Our inclusion strategy focuses on three core areas of our business and culture:
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Our Company: 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.
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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.
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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.
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