Careers at Backblaze

About Backblaze Backblaze is the object storage leader in the open cloud movement, fueling customer success with cloud storage built purposefully to unlock budgets, unburden administrators, and unleash innovators. Together with our partners, we’re helping customers break free from the restrictive, overpriced legacy solutions that hold them back, and blaze forward with the full power of the open cloud in their hands. Founded in 2007, we scaled the business with less than $3 million in outside funding until 2021, when we did a traditional IPO on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Today, Backblaze generates over $100m in revenue and is the leading specialized storage cloud - managing over three billion gigabytes of data storage for 500K+ customers in 175+ countries, including businesses, developers, IT professionals, and individuals. But while there is a lot to celebrate in our past, there is almost as much opportunity ahead of us. We’re seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to join our team! What You'll Do: You will work on our storage platform which supports the B2 Object Storage and Computer Backup products, responsible for reliably storing the customer data. You will help improve durability, increase throughput, and drive architectural changes to support the long term requirements of our service. The Right Fit: 7+ years of OOP (Java, Rust, C++, C#, etc) in an enterprise environment (personal project work not included) Experience building large scale software systems running on thousands of servers Comfortable with all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and rollout Exhibits curiosity and seeks to understand before offering solutions Applies analytical thinking to ambiguous problems Bonus points for: Proficiency in Java or Rust Experience building and interpreting models, dashboards, or reports Familiarity with hard drive performance Understanding of Linux internals and file systems At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you're reading. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Learning, developing, and growing are key parts of our culture. We're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways. We want people to feel comfortable expressing their true selves and to come, stay, and do their best work here. At Backblaze, we value being fair and good to our customers, partners, and employees. That’s why diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, socio-economic status, ability, veteran status, and education. We believe that our dedication to cultivating a diverse workspace not only allows us to better serve our customers in over 175 countries but further reinforces our commitment to doing the right thing. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Backblaze Employee Privacy Notice. #LATAM

About Backblaze Backblaze is the object storage leader in the open cloud movement, fueling customer success with cloud storage built purposefully to unlock budgets, unburden administrators, and unleash innovators. Together with our partners, we’re helping customers break free from the restrictive, overpriced legacy solutions that hold them back, and blaze forward with the full power of the open cloud in their hands. Founded in 2007, we scaled the business with less than $3 million in outside funding until 2021, when we did a traditional IPO on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Today, Backblaze generates over $100m in revenue and is the leading specialized storage cloud - managing over three billion gigabytes of data storage for 500K+ customers in 175+ countries, including businesses, developers, IT professionals, and individuals. But while there is a lot to celebrate in our past, there is almost as much opportunity ahead of us. We’re seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to join our team! What You'll Do: You will work on our storage platform which supports the B2 Object Storage and Computer Backup products, responsible for reliably storing the customer data. You will help improve durability, increase throughput, and drive architectural changes to support the long term requirements of our service. The Right Fit: 7+ years of OOP (Java, Rust, C++, C#, etc) in an enterprise environment (personal project work not included) Experience building large scale software systems running on thousands of servers Comfortable with all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and rollout Exhibits curiosity and seeks to understand before offering solutions Applies analytical thinking to ambiguous problems Bonus points for: Proficiency in Java or Rust Experience building and interpreting models, dashboards, or reports Familiarity with hard drive performance Understanding of Linux internals and file systems At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you're reading. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Learning, developing, and growing are key parts of our culture. We're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways. We want people to feel comfortable expressing their true selves and to come, stay, and do their best work here. At Backblaze, we value being fair and good to our customers, partners, and employees. That’s why diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, socio-economic status, ability, veteran status, and education. We believe that our dedication to cultivating a diverse workspace not only allows us to better serve our customers in over 175 countries but further reinforces our commitment to doing the right thing. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Backblaze Employee Privacy Notice. #LATAM

About Backblaze Backblaze is the object storage leader in the open cloud movement, fueling customer success with cloud storage built purposefully to unlock budgets, unburden administrators, and unleash innovators. Together with our partners, we’re helping customers break free from the restrictive, overpriced legacy solutions that hold them back, and blaze forward with the full power of the open cloud in their hands. Founded in 2007, we scaled the business with less than $3 million in outside funding until 2021, when we did a traditional IPO on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Today, Backblaze generates over $100m in revenue and is the leading specialized storage cloud - managing over three billion gigabytes of data storage for 500K+ customers in 175+ countries, including businesses, developers, IT professionals, and individuals. But while there is a lot to celebrate in our past, there is almost as much opportunity ahead of us. We’re seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to join our team! What You'll Do: You will work on our storage platform which supports the B2 Object Storage and Computer Backup products, responsible for reliably storing the customer data. You will help improve durability, increase throughput, and drive architectural changes to support the long term requirements of our service. The Right Fit: 7+ years of OOP (Java, Rust, C++, C#, etc) in an enterprise environment (personal project work not included) Experience building large scale software systems running on thousands of servers Comfortable with all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and rollout Exhibits curiosity and seeks to understand before offering solutions Applies analytical thinking to ambiguous problems Bonus points for: Proficiency in Java or Rust Experience building and interpreting models, dashboards, or reports Familiarity with hard drive performance Understanding of Linux internals and file systems At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you're reading. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Learning, developing, and growing are key parts of our culture. We're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways. We want people to feel comfortable expressing their true selves and to come, stay, and do their best work here. At Backblaze, we value being fair and good to our customers, partners, and employees. That’s why diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, socio-economic status, ability, veteran status, and education. We believe that our dedication to cultivating a diverse workspace not only allows us to better serve our customers in over 175 countries but further reinforces our commitment to doing the right thing. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Backblaze Employee Privacy Notice. #LATAM

About Backblaze Backblaze is the object storage leader in the open cloud movement, fueling customer success with cloud storage built purposefully to unlock budgets, unburden administrators, and unleash innovators. Together with our partners, we’re helping customers break free from the restrictive, overpriced legacy solutions that hold them back, and blaze forward with the full power of the open cloud in their hands. Founded in 2007, we scaled the business with less than $3 million in outside funding until 2021, when we did a traditional IPO on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Today, Backblaze generates over $100m in revenue and is the leading specialized storage cloud - managing over three billion gigabytes of data storage for 500K+ customers in 175+ countries, including businesses, developers, IT professionals, and individuals. But while there is a lot to celebrate in our past, there is almost as much opportunity ahead of us. We’re seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to join our team! What You'll Do: You will work on our storage platform which supports the B2 Object Storage and Computer Backup products, responsible for reliably storing the customer data. You will help improve durability, increase throughput, and drive architectural changes to support the long term requirements of our service. The Right Fit: 7+ years of OOP (Java, Rust, C++, C#, etc) in an enterprise environment (personal project work not included) Experience building large scale software systems running on thousands of servers Comfortable with all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and rollout Exhibits curiosity and seeks to understand before offering solutions Applies analytical thinking to ambiguous problems Bonus points for: Proficiency in Java or Rust Experience building and interpreting models, dashboards, or reports Familiarity with hard drive performance Understanding of Linux internals and file systems At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you're reading. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Learning, developing, and growing are key parts of our culture. We're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways. We want people to feel comfortable expressing their true selves and to come, stay, and do their best work here. At Backblaze, we value being fair and good to our customers, partners, and employees. That’s why diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, socio-economic status, ability, veteran status, and education. We believe that our dedication to cultivating a diverse workspace not only allows us to better serve our customers in over 175 countries but further reinforces our commitment to doing the right thing. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Backblaze Employee Privacy Notice. #LATAM

About Backblaze Backblaze provides reliable, high-availability cloud storage trusted by consumers, SMBs, enterprises, and developers in over 150 countries. Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage supports data-intensive workloads including backup, media, analytics, and modern AI pipelines. Our teams focus on building secure, durable, scalable systems with a strong emphasis on application security from day one and protecting customers to keep them safe. But while there is a lot to celebrate in our past, there is almost as much opportunity ahead of us. About the Role We are seeking an Application Security Engineer to improve application security across the software used to enable Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage and Computer Backup. The primary role is to build security into how the product is used, how data is stored and how customers can use it. This role will require development skills and application security knowledge to build security into the product and new features. Leveraging AI is key. This is a hands-on role that requires application development knowledge. This role is expected to know and use the latest AI to help with both development and security. The primary requirements include; development in common web languages, application security and AI tool usage. Leverage AI tools and software for Building new and maintaining existing software security features Meeting evolving software security needs in existing software Developing new components as needed Perform security assessments and code reviews on internal and external customer-facing applications Work closely with engineers to remediate security vulnerabilities using AI tools Develop security automation and tooling to improve security Support bug bounty program and vulnerability handling Investigate newly reported vulnerabilities Determine ways to remediate them Provide guidance to engineering based on known vulnerabilities found in existing applications Understanding cryptography and secure authentication Knowledge of cloud environments and security they provide Support and develop on large software stack using Apache Tomcat running across a large number of servers JavaServer Pages (JSP) containing older features Node/JavaScript developed features and pages An architecture split among many different servers – supporting browsers and custom client software Strong security knowledge across large software stacks running on multiple servers Ability to reach out and learn about technologies or implementations as necessary The Right Fit: Application Development and Security knowledge AI knowledge and experience using it for development & security Understanding of: AI Frameworks and tooling, core web security, common web security flaws, coding agents Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities Experience with security testing tools such as: SAST / DAST scanners Fuzzing tools Vulnerability scanners Familiar with web technologies: HTTP, REST APIs, etc. Experience with Web Applications, Cloud Systems and Linux Environments Determining how new and old security needs can leverage AI workflows and integrations to improve them AI Coding tools such as Gemini, Claude Code, ChatGPT, Cursor or others Experience with programming languages such as: Java, JSP, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Python and C/C++ Why Backblaze Build secure software used by companies worldwide Work at the intersection of AI, data, and cloud storage Collaborate with experienced engineering, security, product, and QA teams Competitive compensation and benefits Remote-first culture supporting work-life balance At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you're reading. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Learning, developing, and growing are key parts of our culture. We're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways. We want people to feel comfortable expressing their true selves and to come, stay, and do their best work here. At Backblaze, we value being fair and good to our customers, partners, and employees. That’s why diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, socio-economic status, ability, veteran status, and education. We believe that our dedication to cultivating a diverse workspace not only allows us to better serve our customers in over 175 countries but further reinforces our commitment to doing the right thing. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Backblaze Employee Privacy Notice . #LATAM

About Backblaze Backblaze provides reliable, high-availability cloud storage trusted by consumers, SMBs, enterprises, and developers in over 150 countries. Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage supports data-intensive workloads including backup, media, analytics, and modern AI pipelines. Our teams focus on building secure, durable, scalable systems with a strong emphasis on application security from day one and protecting customers to keep them safe. But while there is a lot to celebrate in our past, there is almost as much opportunity ahead of us. About the Role We are seeking an Application Security Engineer to improve application security across the software used to enable Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage and Computer Backup. The primary role is to build security into how the product is used, how data is stored and how customers can use it. This role will require development skills and application security knowledge to build security into the product and new features. Leveraging AI is key. This is a hands-on role that requires application development knowledge. This role is expected to know and use the latest AI to help with both development and security. The primary requirements include; development in common web languages, application security and AI tool usage. Leverage AI tools and software for Building new and maintaining existing software security features Meeting evolving software security needs in existing software Developing new components as needed Perform security assessments and code reviews on internal and external customer-facing applications Work closely with engineers to remediate security vulnerabilities using AI tools Develop security automation and tooling to improve security Support bug bounty program and vulnerability handling Investigate newly reported vulnerabilities Determine ways to remediate them Provide guidance to engineering based on known vulnerabilities found in existing applications Understanding cryptography and secure authentication Knowledge of cloud environments and security they provide Support and develop on large software stack using Apache Tomcat running across a large number of servers JavaServer Pages (JSP) containing older features Node/JavaScript developed features and pages An architecture split among many different servers – supporting browsers and custom client software Strong security knowledge across large software stacks running on multiple servers Ability to reach out and learn about technologies or implementations as necessary The Right Fit: Application Development and Security knowledge AI knowledge and experience using it for development & security Understanding of: AI Frameworks and tooling, core web security, common web security flaws, coding agents Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities Experience with security testing tools such as: SAST / DAST scanners Fuzzing tools Vulnerability scanners Familiar with web technologies: HTTP, REST APIs, etc. Experience with Web Applications, Cloud Systems and Linux Environments Determining how new and old security needs can leverage AI workflows and integrations to improve them AI Coding tools such as Gemini, Claude Code, ChatGPT, Cursor or others Experience with programming languages such as: Java, JSP, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Python and C/C++ Why Backblaze Build secure software used by companies worldwide Work at the intersection of AI, data, and cloud storage Collaborate with experienced engineering, security, product, and QA teams Competitive compensation and benefits Remote-first culture supporting work-life balance At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you're reading. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Learning, developing, and growing are key parts of our culture. We're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways. We want people to feel comfortable expressing their true selves and to come, stay, and do their best work here. At Backblaze, we value being fair and good to our customers, partners, and employees. That’s why diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, socio-economic status, ability, veteran status, and education. We believe that our dedication to cultivating a diverse workspace not only allows us to better serve our customers in over 175 countries but further reinforces our commitment to doing the right thing. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Backblaze Employee Privacy Notice . #LATAM

About Backblaze Backblaze provides reliable, high-availability cloud storage trusted by consumers, SMBs, enterprises, and developers in over 150 countries. Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage supports data-intensive workloads including backup, media, analytics, and modern AI pipelines. Our teams focus on building secure, durable, scalable systems with a strong emphasis on application security from day one and protecting customers to keep them safe. But while there is a lot to celebrate in our past, there is almost as much opportunity ahead of us. About the Role We are seeking an Application Security Engineer to improve application security across the software used to enable Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage and Computer Backup. The primary role is to build security into how the product is used, how data is stored and how customers can use it. This role will require development skills and application security knowledge to build security into the product and new features. Leveraging AI is key. This is a hands-on role that requires application development knowledge. This role is expected to know and use the latest AI to help with both development and security. The primary requirements include; development in common web languages, application security and AI tool usage. Leverage AI tools and software for Building new and maintaining existing software security features Meeting evolving software security needs in existing software Developing new components as needed Perform security assessments and code reviews on internal and external customer-facing applications Work closely with engineers to remediate security vulnerabilities using AI tools Develop security automation and tooling to improve security Support bug bounty program and vulnerability handling Investigate newly reported vulnerabilities Determine ways to remediate them Provide guidance to engineering based on known vulnerabilities found in existing applications Understanding cryptography and secure authentication Knowledge of cloud environments and security they provide Support and develop on large software stack using Apache Tomcat running across a large number of servers JavaServer Pages (JSP) containing older features Node/JavaScript developed features and pages An architecture split among many different servers – supporting browsers and custom client software Strong security knowledge across large software stacks running on multiple servers Ability to reach out and learn about technologies or implementations as necessary The Right Fit: Application Development and Security knowledge AI knowledge and experience using it for development & security Understanding of: AI Frameworks and tooling, core web security, common web security flaws, coding agents Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities Experience with security testing tools such as: SAST / DAST scanners Fuzzing tools Vulnerability scanners Familiar with web technologies: HTTP, REST APIs, etc. Experience with Web Applications, Cloud Systems and Linux Environments Determining how new and old security needs can leverage AI workflows and integrations to improve them AI Coding tools such as Gemini, Claude Code, ChatGPT, Cursor or others Experience with programming languages such as: Java, JSP, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Python and C/C++ Why Backblaze Build secure software used by companies worldwide Work at the intersection of AI, data, and cloud storage Collaborate with experienced engineering, security, product, and QA teams Competitive compensation and benefits Remote-first culture supporting work-life balance At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you're reading. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Learning, developing, and growing are key parts of our culture. We're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways. We want people to feel comfortable expressing their true selves and to come, stay, and do their best work here. At Backblaze, we value being fair and good to our customers, partners, and employees. That’s why diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, socio-economic status, ability, veteran status, and education. We believe that our dedication to cultivating a diverse workspace not only allows us to better serve our customers in over 175 countries but further reinforces our commitment to doing the right thing. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Backblaze Employee Privacy Notice . #LATAM

About Backblaze Backblaze provides reliable, high-availability cloud storage trusted by consumers, SMBs, enterprises, and developers in over 150 countries. Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage supports data-intensive workloads including backup, media, analytics, and modern AI pipelines. Our teams focus on building secure, durable, scalable systems with a strong emphasis on application security from day one and protecting customers to keep them safe. But while there is a lot to celebrate in our past, there is almost as much opportunity ahead of us. About the Role We are seeking an Application Security Engineer to improve application security across the software used to enable Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage and Computer Backup. The primary role is to build security into how the product is used, how data is stored and how customers can use it. This role will require development skills and application security knowledge to build security into the product and new features. Leveraging AI is key. This is a hands-on role that requires application development knowledge. This role is expected to know and use the latest AI to help with both development and security. The primary requirements include; development in common web languages, application security and AI tool usage. Leverage AI tools and software for Building new and maintaining existing software security features Meeting evolving software security needs in existing software Developing new components as needed Perform security assessments and code reviews on internal and external customer-facing applications Work closely with engineers to remediate security vulnerabilities using AI tools Develop security automation and tooling to improve security Support bug bounty program and vulnerability handling Investigate newly reported vulnerabilities Determine ways to remediate them Provide guidance to engineering based on known vulnerabilities found in existing applications Understanding cryptography and secure authentication Knowledge of cloud environments and security they provide Support and develop on large software stack using Apache Tomcat running across a large number of servers JavaServer Pages (JSP) containing older features Node/JavaScript developed features and pages An architecture split among many different servers – supporting browsers and custom client software Strong security knowledge across large software stacks running on multiple servers Ability to reach out and learn about technologies or implementations as necessary The Right Fit: Application Development and Security knowledge AI knowledge and experience using it for development & security Understanding of: AI Frameworks and tooling, core web security, common web security flaws, coding agents Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities Experience with security testing tools such as: SAST / DAST scanners Fuzzing tools Vulnerability scanners Familiar with web technologies: HTTP, REST APIs, etc. Experience with Web Applications, Cloud Systems and Linux Environments Determining how new and old security needs can leverage AI workflows and integrations to improve them AI Coding tools such as Gemini, Claude Code, ChatGPT, Cursor or others Experience with programming languages such as: Java, JSP, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Python and C/C++ Why Backblaze Build secure software used by companies worldwide Work at the intersection of AI, data, and cloud storage Collaborate with experienced engineering, security, product, and QA teams Competitive compensation and benefits Remote-first culture supporting work-life balance At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you're reading. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Learning, developing, and growing are key parts of our culture. We're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways. We want people to feel comfortable expressing their true selves and to come, stay, and do their best work here. At Backblaze, we value being fair and good to our customers, partners, and employees. That’s why diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, socio-economic status, ability, veteran status, and education. We believe that our dedication to cultivating a diverse workspace not only allows us to better serve our customers in over 175 countries but further reinforces our commitment to doing the right thing. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Backblaze Employee Privacy Notice . #LATAM

About Backblaze Backblaze is the object storage leader in the open cloud movement, fueling customer success with cloud storage built purposefully to unlock budgets, unburden administrators, and unleash innovators. Together with our partners, we’re helping customers break free from the restrictive, overpriced legacy solutions that hold them back, and blaze forward with the full power of the open cloud in their hands. Founded in 2007, we scaled the business with less than $3 million in outside funding until 2021, when we did a traditional IPO on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Today, Backblaze generates over $100m in revenue and is the leading specialized storage cloud - managing over three billion gigabytes of data storage for 500K+ customers in 175+ countries, including businesses, developers, IT professionals, and individuals. What You'll Do: You will work on our storage platform which supports the B2 Object Storage and Computer Backup products, responsible for reliably storing the customer data. You will develop host-managed SMR support for the storage platform, optimizing for throughput and costs. Responsibilities: Lead technical design discussions and produce clear design documents Drive the implementation on large features Shape coding methodologies and best practices The Right Fit: 10+ years of OOP (Java, Rust, C++, C#, etc) in an enterprise environment, with a heavy focus on backend development Experience building host-managed SMR support for storage systems Experience benchmarking IO performance and resolving bottlenecks Experience building large scale software systems running on thousands of servers Professional experience incorporating AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Gemini, Cursor, Claude Code) Comfortable with all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and rollout Exhibits curiosity and seeks to understand before offering solutions Communicates proactively in a remote environment by keeping the team informed, surfacing blockers early, and moving work forward Applies analytical thinking to ambiguous problems Bonus points for: Experience with discovering and implementing performance improvements, including CPU and IO Familiarity with hard drive performance and optimization Experience building and interpreting models, dashboards, or reports Understanding of Linux internals and file systems Backblaze Perks: Healthcare for family, including dental and vision Competitive compensation and 401K RSU grants for full-time employees ESPP program Flexible vacation policy Maternity & paternity leave MacBook Pro to use for work plus a generous stipend to personalize your workstation Childcare bonus (human children only) Fertility treatment and support Learning & development program Commuter benefits Culture that supports a healthy work-life balance To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below. The base pay range for this position is: Non-Bay: $205,000 - $230,000 Bay Area: $245,000 - $265,000 At Backblaze, we value being fair and good to our customers, partners, and employees. That’s why diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, socio-economic status, ability, veteran status, and education. We believe that our dedication to cultivating a diverse workspace not only allows us to better serve our customers in over 175 countries, but further reinforces our commitment to doing the right thing. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Backblaze Employee Privacy Notice.

About Backblaze Backblaze provides reliable, high-availability cloud storage trusted by consumers, SMBs, enterprises, and developers in over 150 countries. Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage supports data-intensive workloads including backup, media, analytics, and modern AI pipelines. Our teams focus on building durable, scalable systems with a strong emphasis on developer experience and operational efficiency. Role Overview We are seeking a Software Engineer to build and maintain open source AI integrations, frameworks, and example applications that make Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage a natural part of how AI workflows are constructed and deployed. This is a front-row seat to the AI ecosystem as it evolves, working directly with the latest AI startups, open source frameworks, and developer tools. This role is expected to actively use the latest AI coding agents and tools as part of everyday development work. The primary objective is to build and contribute production-quality open source integrations, new frameworks, and end-to-end example applications that demonstrate how B2 supports AI workflows. A practical understanding of AI workflows, agent-based systems, and data orchestration is required. This role demands continuous learning and hands-on testing of emerging AI frameworks and APIs as they mature, and is best suited for someone genuinely excited to work at the forefront of AI development. What You’ll Be Doing Implement and maintain open source AI integrations, frameworks and example applications using languages commonly used in the open source ecosystem, including Python, TypeScript, Go, and Rust. Build and maintain public sample applications, SDK extensions, notebooks, and reference implementations demonstrating AI and cloud storage best practices. Use AI-assisted development tools, including Claude Code, to accelerate implementation while validating correctness, security, and performance. Contribute to open source projects through code contributions, issue triage, reviews, and ongoing maintenance. Ensure all open source assets meet high standards for testing, documentation, reproducibility, and developer usability. Maintain clean, well-structured GitHub repositories intended for external adoption and community contribution. Collaborate with Product and QA to ensure integrations reflect real customer AI workflows and Backblaze B2 usage patterns. Tools and Technologies Languages: Python, TypeScript, Go, JavaScript and other open source languages Backblaze B2 SDKs and REST APIs Open source AI frameworks and tooling AI coding agents, such as Claude Code, Antigravity and Codex Jupyter and Google Colab notebooks GitHub, pytest, CI pipelines What We’re Looking For Software engineer with experience contributing to open source projects in one or more widely used open source languages. Comfortable owning and maintaining public repositories with external users and contributors. Practical understanding of AI workflows, including data ingestion, preprocessing, inference, and agent-based systems. Experience writing production-quality code with strong testing and documentation practices. Strong written communication skills with a focus on developer experience and adoption. Why Backblaze Build open source software used by developers worldwide. Work at the intersection of AI, data, and cloud storage. Collaborate with experienced engineering, product, and QA teams. Competitive compensation and benefits. Remote-first culture supporting work-life balance. Backblaze is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace.