Remote C/C++ Software Engineer - Data Recovery Tools at DriveSavers Data Recovery | Torre

Remote C/C++ Software Engineer - Data Recovery Tools

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OverviewDriveSavers is seeking an experienced software engineer with expertise in C/C++ and familiarity with storage technologies to help enhance our data recovery toolset. This is a highly technical, hands-on position focused on analyzing proprietary storage and backup formats, and developing robust recovery tools to retrieve critical customer data from damaged or inaccessible systems.ResponsibilitiesAnalyze proprietary on-disk formats and metadata to identify recovery strategies across all layers of the storage stackDesign and implement libraries and applications in C/C++ (or other suitable languages) for parsing, reconstructing and extracting data from a variety of storage systems, file system and backup applications.Collaborate with engineering teams to validate tool output and improve recovery workflowsContribute to build system and automation infrastructure by integrating tools with source control, CI pipelines, and dependency managers (e.g., Git, GitHub Actions, Conan)Skills requiredAdvanced proficiency in C/C++, with a focus on systems-level and performance-critical developmentExperience with binary data formats, storage technologies and file system internalsFamiliarity with backup solutions and technologiesFamiliarity with compression and encryption algorithms and implementationsBonus: Experience in static and dynamic binary analysis, malware analysis, or digital forensics (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra)Bonus: Working knowledge of Python or Rust for scripting and prototypingAdditional InformationThis is a remote position open to candidates worldwideAvailability for some collaboration during U.S. business hours is preferredConfidentiality and data security are critical -- background screening may be requiredInterested?If you're passionate about low-level development and solving complex data recovery challenges, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out directly for more information.