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At Wasabi, we’re a proven collection of pioneers, visionaries and disruptive doers. We see things differently than our competitors, and we make our mark in the industry by challenging the norm and delivering the unexpected and improbable. We’re a fast-growing company taking the Cloud Storage industry by storm and recognized as one of the best places to work in Boston.
Wasabi hot cloud storage is a new class and category of cloud storage, breaking all traditional barriers and boundaries of storage with a disruptive value proposition of being 1/5th the cost of AWS S3, faster than the competition, with no fees for egress or API requests. Cloud storage has never been so simple, so fast and so inexpensive. It’s all part of our vision to make cloud storage the next great global utility, just like electricity.
At Wasabi, we’re a proven collection of pioneers, visionaries and disruptive doers. We see things differently than our competitors, and we make our mark in the industry by challenging the norm and delivering the unexpected and improbable. We’re a fast-growing company taking the Cloud Storage industry by storm and recognized as one of the best places to work in Boston.
Wasabi hot cloud storage is a new class and category of cloud storage, breaking all traditional barriers and boundaries of storage with a disruptive value proposition of being 1/5th the cost of AWS S3, faster than the competition, with no fees for egress or API requests. Cloud storage has never been so simple, so fast and so inexpensive. It’s all part of our vision to make cloud storage the next great global utility, just like electricity.
Role Description: Architect – Object Storage & Database Systems – US and Canada.
Role Overview:
Position: Principal Architect Object Storage & Database Systems.
Role Purpose
Wasabi's Engineering organization is scaling its S3 and Database functions independently to support new product tiers and AI-driven usage growth. The Principal Architect – Object Storage & Database Systems is a senior hands-on technical leader responsible for shaping the architecture of Wasabi's storage platform. This role will predominantly focus on S3 core services and the Database roadmap, with a strategic architectural lens on their future direction. This role requires deep expertise in AWS S3-compatible object storage, database technologies, and distributed systems, combined with the ability to write code, build proofs of concept, and validate architectural ideas.
This is not a traditional architecture-only role. The ideal candidate will be comfortable moving between system design, database internals, performance analysis, prototyping, and hands-on engineering. This person will work closely with senior engineers and technical leaders to solve complex problems around storage, metadata, scalability, reliability, and performance.
*Principals only. No recruiters.
Responsibilities:
- Drive detailed technical solutioning and analysis for Wasabi's forward-looking initiatives on the core roadmap, shaping the strategic architectural vision to meet growing and evolving business needs - particularly the demands of AI-related customers with read-heavy access patterns.
- Design and influence the architecture of large-scale object storage, database, metadata, and distributed systems supporting Wasabi’s cloud platform.
- Serve as a technical expert in AWS S3 and S3-compatible object storage, including APIs, metadata design, consistency, scalability, durability, and performance.
- Build hands-on proofs of concept to validate new architectural ideas, then hand off the PoC code along with supporting technical analysis to the respective engineering teams, who own the path to production.
- Evaluate and improve database architectures across relational, NoSQL, distributed, and metadata-focused systems, including indexing, replication, transactions, partitioning, locking, and caching.
- Troubleshoot complex performance, reliability, scalability, and data consistency issues across storage, database, Linux, networking, and distributed systems.
- Research and evaluate new database and storage technologies, identify technical tradeoffs, and recommend solutions based on performance, scalability, reliability, and operational needs.
- Partner with senior engineers and architects to define long-term technical direction, review system designs, and move new ideas from concept through proof of concept and into production.
- Communicate complex technical ideas clearly, mentor engineers, challenge existing approaches when needed, and introduce new ideas that improve the architecture and engineering organization.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of hands-on software engineering, database engineering, storage engineering, or distributed systems experience, including experience at a Principal, Staff, Architect, or similar senior technical level.
- Deep hands-on experience with AWS S3, S3-compatible object storage, or large-scale object storage platforms, with a strong understanding of how object storage works internally.
- Expert-level knowledge of database architecture and internals, including relational, NoSQL, and distributed databases, as well as transactions, indexing, replication, sharding, partitioning, locking, caching, and consistency models.
- Strong understanding of distributed systems concepts, including replication, consensus, fault tolerance, high availability, distributed coordination, eventual consistency, and strong consistency.
- Strong hands-on programming experience in languages such as C, C++, Go, Java, Python, or similar languages, with the ability to build working prototypes and production-quality solutions.
- Proven experience designing, troubleshooting, and improving highly scalable systems that process large amounts of data and operate in high-performance production environments.
- Strong understanding of Linux, networking, storage I/O, CPU, memory, caching, and system performance, with experience diagnosing complex problems across multiple layers of the technology stack.
- Excellent communication and technical leadership skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts, influence technical direction, collaborate across teams, mentor engineers, and bring forward new ideas backed by hands-on testing and technical evidence.
- Strong understanding of AI technologies and modern AI architecture, with hands-on experience evaluating how AI, LLMs, and automation can be applied to storage, database, and distributed systems.
Compensation:
Base Salary – $200,000 - 250,000
The base salary range reflects the full range for this position at Wasabi Technologies. At Wasabi, we believe in paying fairly and competitively, and individual compensation is determined based on factors such as job-related experience, skills, location, and internal equity. Base pay is just one part of our total rewards approach. Depending on role eligibility, Wasabi team members may also receive additional compensation and benefits, including bonus or variable compensation, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being.
Wasabi Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, database engineering, storage engineering, or distributed systems
- Experience at a Principal, Staff, Architect, or similar senior technical level
- Deep hands-on experience with AWS S3, S3-compatible object storage, or large-scale object storage platforms
- Expert knowledge of relational, NoSQL, and distributed database architecture and internals
- Knowledge of transactions, indexing, replication, sharding, partitioning, locking, caching, and consistency models
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, including consensus, fault tolerance, high availability, distributed coordination, and consistency
- Strong hands-on programming experience in C, C++, Go, Java, Python, or similar languages
- Experience designing, troubleshooting, and improving highly scalable, high-performance production systems
- Strong understanding of Linux, networking, storage I/O, CPU, memory, caching, and system performance
- Excellent communication and technical leadership skills, including collaboration, mentoring, and influencing technical direction
- Strong understanding of AI technologies and modern AI architecture
- Hands-on experience evaluating AI, LLMs, and automation for storage, database, and distributed systems
What the Team is Saying
Wasabi Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical plans with HMO/PPO choices are paired with dental, vision, and mental‑health resources like Headspace, with HRA/HSA support to offset deductibles. Benefits materials describe comprehensive coverage for eligible U.S. employees.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests a 401(k) plan with employer matching is part of the package, offered alongside established plan providers. Retirement benefits are complemented by employer‑paid life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests unlimited PTO is offered alongside paid holidays, sick time, and dedicated volunteer time. A remote‑friendly work approach is positioned to complement these time‑off policies.
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What We Do
Wasabi is on a mission to store all the world’s data by making data storage simple, affordable, predictable, and secure. If you have data to store, whether it’s backups, medical images, surveillance videos, financial data, multimedia, or scientific data, our pledge is to always be the cheapest, fastest, most secure and reliable cloud storage in the world. It’s all we do, and we do it better than anyone. In September 2022, Wasabi achieved unicorn status following $250M in funding. In January 2026, Wasabi announced an additional $70 million equity funding round, valuing the company at $1.8 billion and bringing total funding to over $600 million. As leaders in our community, Wasabi strives to always inspire by example and give to those who are most in need. We team up with our partners in a purposeful way to create corporate social responsibility initiatives that will make a true impact in a way that is authentic to who we are. Our community engagement programs include veteran support via the Run to Home Base, support for women in sports with Girls Hockey Day at TD Garden, and non-profit storage donations. The Red Hot Beats program, launched with our partners at the Liverpool Football Club Foundation, promotes mental health and wellness through music therapy for young people in the Liverpool area. Meanwhile, our founding partnership of the MGM Music Hall at Fenway supports arts access, education, and opportunity for students and emerging artists in New England. Our values guide everything we do, shaping our culture and driving our mission. Wasabi's H.O.T. Culture framework stands for Humility, Ownership, and Togetherness. We value and respect others and are open to feedback and suggestions, recognizing that no one person has all the answers, take personal responsibility for our actions, decisions, and outcomes, and thrive when there's collaboration, teamwork, and inclusivity.
Why Work With Us
At Wasabi, we trust our employees and give them the flexibility to prioritize their personal lives while doing their best work. Our remote model and flexible schedules are among what employees value most. In 2026, 96% said they have the flexibility to balance work and personal life, 8 points higher than the industry average.
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