Performance & Automation Engineer I

Description

TrueNAS is redefining enterprise storage by delivering proven data resilience, performance, and flexibility without the complexity or constraints of legacy solutions. As the most deployed storage platform in the world, TrueNAS already powers critical data storage infrastructure for businesses, research institutions, and government agencies across 200+ countries and millions of users. Our mission is simple: to become the most trusted name in data storage.

Originally founded in Silicon Valley in 2002 under the name iXsystems, TrueNAS is a profitable, independent company with a culture rooted in trust, curiosity, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. Whether you work remotely or on-site, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration and meaningful impact - where people come before profit, and bold ideas drive the future of data infrastructure.

If you’re ready to help shape the future of enterprise storage, we’d love to connect.

Position Overview: 

The Performance & Automation Engineer has a part to play in two interconnected disciplines: test automation for the TrueNAS product and performance engineering for solution integrations. The primary focus is building and maintaining the automated test infrastructure — Web UI, API, and CI pipelines — that validates product quality across the release lifecycle. Alongside this, the role benchmarks and characterizes how TrueNAS performs within enterprise integration stacks, translating those results into white papers and sizing guidance used by sales, support, and product teams.

This is a remote position in the United States 

Base Pay Range

The base pay range of this position is $70,000 to  $75,000 USD annually.
Please note that the provided range reflects the pay spectrum for positions within the same job category as the one to which this position belongs. The final offer will consider various factors, such as location, education, and prior experience, to ensure a comprehensive and fair compensation assessment. 

TrueNAS offers a comprehensive package of benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, paid time-off, 401(k), health and flexible spending accounts, stock purchase plan and more.

Expected Posting Timelines

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, a maximum of 90 days.

The Day-to-Day

Test Automation

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test cases covering Web UI and API layers.
• Build and maintain CI pipelines, using tools such as Jenkins, to enable consistent, repeatable testing across development cycles.
• Execute and analyze automated security testing results; triage and collaborate with developers to drive resolution.
• Work with release engineering to support product release readiness.

Integration Performance Engineering

• Design and execute performance qualification test plans for TrueNAS solution integrations, for example, OpenShift, S3, and Veeam.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and regression patterns within integration stacks; contribute findings to product and engineering discussions.
• Contribute to automated performance testing frameworks to support continual process improvement.
• Support sales and customer success teams on performance-related engagements when needed.

Technical Communication

• Author performance white papers and sizing guides for key integrations (e.g., Veeam, OpenShift, S3) for use by sales, support, and customers.
• Produce clear test reports and performance summaries for engineering, product management, and go-to-market stakeholders.

Education and Experience

We have identified the following programs, experience, and knowledge that have helped others find success in this role at TrueNAS. We understand though that knowledge comes from many forms of learning and experiences. Above all, we consider a person’s potential impact in the role and value their unique path to this point in their career.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
• A combination of professional or educational experience (whether formal or informal) that affords you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities above

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Coding proficiency in Python and/or Java/Groovy for test automation and scripting.
• Experience with CI/CD tooling, specifically Jenkins pipeline development.
• Solid understanding of test automation best practices and coding standards.
• Familiarity with performance benchmarking tools such as FIO, Vdbench, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Linux or other *NIX-based operating systems.
• Familiarity with Jira or equivalent issue tracking platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret test data and identify trends.
• Clear written communication — this role produces externally-facing technical content.
• Self-directed; able to translate high-level requirements into detailed test plans with minimal guidance.
  

Plus to have Skills/Abilities:

• Hands-on experience with TrueNAS, OpenZFS, or Linux.
• Experience with enterprise integrations: OpenShift, Veeam, S3-compatible object storage, or similar.
• Background in data storage networking (NFS, SMB, iSCSI, S3).
• Experience authoring technical white papers or performance reference guides.
• Familiarity with relational databases

Equal Employment Opportunity:

iXsystems DBA TrueNAS, Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer-related or HIV/AIDS-related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.