C Developer

Please find the JD below: Role: Software Development Engineer Rate: $90-100/hr on W2 Location: Santa Clara, CA (onsite) Duration: 6 months contract with possible extn. Job Description: Experience with C++, networking, protocol and exposure to system domain. We are looking for a contractor with a strong ability to work effectively in a large codebase using C++ and Python. The primary focus of this role is to improve operational efficiency while contributing to engineering productivity and product hardening. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in systems and storage and is comfortable operating across test, infrastructure, and release engineering workflows. A strong foundation in networking, storage protocols, Linux kernel concepts, and core operating systems principles—including concurrency, scheduling, synchronization, and memory management—is highly desirable. Skills: Strong programming skills in C++, C, and Python, with the ability to write clean, high-performance, and maintainable production code. Ability to think critically about system architecture, trade-offs, and failure modes in complex, distributed environments. A strong background in relevant systems software projects, such as distributed systems, operating system internals (Linux kernel), and storage environments. Good understanding of Git and standard source-control workflows. Experience triaging engineering issues, test failures, or operational incidents in a structured way. Ability to work independently, identify patterns, and improve operational workflows with minimal supervision. Strong written and verbal communication skills.