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If you want to get in on the ground floor of a great company, where you can help create a dynamic, fun and exciting culture, this may be the place for you! At ExaGrid the atmosphere is fun, challenging and highly productive, and is comprised of highly talented, motivated and exciting people working on next-generation disk backup solutions.
ExaGrid is a well-funded emerging growth company, with solid backing from leading venture capitalists and a strong revenue stream. We're working hard to introduce the "World" to the next generation of Cost-effective Disk Backup Solutions - and we need the right people to join our team. We are seeking creative, self-motivated, inspired people, who want to be serious contributors.
We offer the opportunity to experience the excitement of working in an entrepreneurial atmosphere, be a major contributor in building hot new technologies, and share in our success with a generous stock option plan.
ExaGrid offers an excellent compensation plan, commensurate with experience, that is above average in the local community. Additionally, all employees are granted "equity stock options". Benefits include a choice of plans providing comprehensive coverage for medical & dental care for employee & dependents offered at a very low percentage of total premium as well as employee life, short & long term disability, immediate 401K enrollment, Section 125 reimbursement accounts, 3 weeks vacation and 11 paid holidays.
We also provide other fun extras including a campus like setting for walking / jogging / hiking / biking with on campus shower facilities and close proximity to several gym & fitness centers. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals who share our excitement and vision. If you have storage software experience, and a strong desire to succeed, send a cover letter and resume to: resumes@exagrid.com.
Current Opportunities
Inside Sales Representative(s)
Pre-Sales Systems Engineer / Chicago Area
Software Development Engineers - C++
Software Development Engineer - Java & C++
Customer Support Engineer with Linux
Marketing Specialist
JOB CODE: MKTG-MS
JOB TITLE: Marketing Specialist
LOCATION: Westborough, MA
COMPANY INTRODUCTION: ExaGrid provides a cost effective and scalable disk-based backup solution that works with existing backup applications. ExaGrid combines high quality SATA storage, compression and data de-duplication for fast and reliable backups and restores. ExaGrid's innovative approach minimizes the amount of data to be stored by providing standard data compression for the most recent backups, along with byte-level data de-duplication for all previous backups. ExaGrid's byte-level data de-duplication technology stores changes from backup to backup instead of storing full file copies. This unique approach reduces the disk space required by at least 20 to 1, delivering unparalleled cost savings and performance at 30% the cost of standard SATA storage. ExaGrid targets the mid market and small enterprise companies, focusing on senior-level corporate IT. Currently, ExaGrid markets only in the US, with plans to expand to Europe and Asia Pacific. Founded in 2002, ExaGrid Systems is a privately held company funded by some of the leading venture capital firms in North America. Our corporate headquarters are located in Westborough, Massachusetts.
DESCRIPTION: ExaGrid is seeking a Marketing Specialist, based in our corporate headquarters in Westborough, MA. ExaGrid’s target market is the mid market and small enterprise (companies with approximately 300 to 10,000 employees).
The Marketing Specialist will be involved in the execution of a wide variety of marketing programs including:
- Online and postal mail lead generation programs (direct and in conjunction with co-marketing partners).
- Sales tools and marketing collateral production.
- Customer Success Story programs.
- Google AdWord/pay-per-click programs.
- Tracking, maintenance and reporting of marketing metrics from lead generation to forecast, to ultimate sale using Salesforce.com.
- Ongoing marketing budget tracking.
- Asia-Pac and EMEA marketing programs coordination
- Channel marketing programs coordination
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: The Marketing Specialist should have 5+ years of hands-on marketing programs execution experience, with demonstrated experience marketing to IT organizations.
EDUCATION: Bachelors degree desired.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A combination of experience in both larger high tech product companies as well as early-stage product companies is highly desirable. Strong marketing vendor management skills are a plus.
- Candidates must be comfortable being a hands-on, execution-oriented member of the marketing team, playing an important role in the day-to-day results and reporting of ExaGrid’s marketing efforts.
- A background in storage or data protection is desirable but not mandatory.
The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and knows how to win. In addition, the candidate must be hard working, driven, competitive and highly creative.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: ExaGrid offers an excellent compensation plan, commensurate with experience, that is above average in the local community. Additionally, all employees are granted "equity stock options". Benefits include a choice of plans providing comprehensive coverage for medical & dental care for employee & dependents offered at a very low percentage of total premium as well as employee life, short & long term disability, immediate 401K enrollment, Section 125 reimbursement accounts, 3 weeks vacation and 11 paid holidays.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For immediate consideration, Please apply on-line: Email resume.
Applications received by postal mail or Fax will NOT be accepted
PLEASE . . . . No Agencies, Contractors or Consultants
Direct Sales / New York City
JOB CODE: SALES-NYC
JOB TITLE: Direct Sales/New York City
LOCATION: New York, New York
COMPANY INTRODUCTION: ExaGrid provides a cost effective and scalable disk-based backup solution that works with existing backup applications. ExaGrid combines high quality SATA storage, compression and data de-duplication for fast and reliable backups and restores. ExaGrid's innovative approach minimizes the amount of data to be stored by providing standard data compression for the most recent backups, along with byte-level data de-duplication for all previous backups. ExaGrid's byte-level data de-duplication technology stores changes from backup to backup instead of storing full file copies. This unique approach reduces the disk space required by at least 20 to 1, delivering unparalleled cost savings and performance at 30% the cost of standard SATA storage. ExaGrid targets the mid market and small enterprise companies, focusing on senior-level corporate IT. Currently, ExaGrid markets only in the US, with plans to expand to Europe and Asia Pacific. Founded in 2002, ExaGrid Systems is a privately held company funded by some of the leading venture capital firms in North America. Our corporate headquarters are located in Westborough, Massachusetts.
DESCRIPTION: ExaGrid is seeking a Direct Sales Manager based in New York City. The target market focus is on Direct Sales to IT departments within mid market to small enterprise organizations.
- Provide senior sales leadership for the assigned geographical sales territory.
- Drive the sales activities of the assigned territory and provide detailed, accurate monthly forecasts.
- Achieve or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual revenue goals by selling ExaGrid's turnkey disk-based backup solution.
- Investigate and understand the internal business processes of potential clients; and strategize, present and demonstrate a tailored technology solution.
- Develop an understanding of customer's business objectives in order to map a solution consisting of software, training, and implementation to meet those business objectives.
- Prospect and develop new accounts while maintaining sales within existing accounts.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 10+ years of direct sales experience selling technical solutions sales into corporate IT operations groups.
EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree in Business, Technology or equivalent desired.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 10 years direct sales experience selling software / hardware solutions to corporate IT operations groups, with a demonstrable record of sales success (substantiated by W2 / 1099 records)
- Consistent "Top 10%" performer; President's Club or equivalent.
- Experienced in Solutions and/or Strategic selling methodologies selling into the IT corporate sector.
- Previous sales experience at an "Early Stage" company developing direct sales to the Mid market.
- Highly knowledgeable of technology industry trends and strategies as it relates to the data storage / data back-up industry segment.
- A sound understanding of IT infrastructure technologies is required. Storage & Backup product experience is a strong plus.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and knows how to win. In addition, the candidate must be hard working, driven, competitive and highly creative.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: ExaGrid offers an excellent compensation plan, commensurate with experience, that is above average in the local community. Additionally, all employees are granted "equity stock options". Benefits include a choice of plans providing comprehensive coverage for medical & dental care for employee & dependents offered at a very low percentage of total premium as well as employee life, short & long term disability, immediate 401K enrollment, Section 125 reimbursement accounts, 3 weeks vacation and 11 paid holidays.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For immediate consideration, Please apply on-line: Email resume.
Applications received by postal mail or Fax will NOT be accepted
PLEASE . . . . No Agencies, Contractors or Consultants
Canadian Channel Manager
JOB CODE: VAR SALES-Canada
JOB TITLE: Canadian Channel Manager
LOCATION: Canada
COMPANY INTRODUCTION: ExaGrid provides a cost effective and scalable disk-based backup solution that works with existing backup applications. ExaGrid combines high quality SATA storage, compression and data de-duplication for fast and reliable backups and restores. ExaGrid's innovative approach minimizes the amount of data to be stored by providing standard data compression for the most recent backups, along with byte-level data de-duplication for all previous backups. ExaGrid's byte-level data de-duplication technology stores changes from backup to backup instead of storing full file copies. This unique approach reduces the disk space required by at least 20 to 1, delivering unparalleled cost savings and performance at 30% the cost of standard SATA storage. ExaGrid targets the mid market and small enterprise companies, focusing on senior-level corporate IT. Currently, ExaGrid markets only in the US, with plans to expand to Europe and Asia Pacific. Founded in 2002, ExaGrid Systems is a privately held company funded by some of the leading venture capital firms in North America. Our corporate headquarters are located in Westborough, Massachusetts.
DESCRIPTION: ExaGrid is seeking a Channel Manager based in Canada. The target market is to recruit and develop Value Added Resellers that are currently selling storage & backup software / hardware solutions to VAR's, SI's, ISV's and mid-market to small enterprise organizations.
- Identify Value Added Resellers that meet the desired profile for size, target audience, expertise and product line synergy.
- Recruit profiled VAR's, coordinate training and marketing programs, manage VAR's to a repeatable sales model.
- Provide senior sales leadership and drive channel sales activities with Channel Partners for the assigned geographical sales territory providing detailed, accurate monthly forecasts.
- Achieve or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual revenue goals of ExaGrid's turnkey disk-based backup solution.
- Investigate and understand the internal business processes of potential channel partners; present and demonstrate the ExaGrid sales only model.
- Develop an understanding of the channel partner's business in order to map initial and on-going requirements for program implementation, training, sales and marketing support to meet business objectives.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 10+ years of channel partner management experience recruiting and developing VAR partners.
EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree in Business, Technology or equivalent desired.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 10 years channel partner management experience, recruiting and developing VAR partners selling software / hardware solutions to corporate IT operations groups, with a demonstrable record of sales success (substantiated by W2 / 1099 records)
- Consistent "Top 10%" performer; President's Club or equivalent.
- Strong, Current "Rolodex" of top performing channel partners selling into the IT corporate sector in the assigned territory.
- Strong experience in coordinating training, marketing, demo and sales support resources for channel partners.
- Previous sales experience at an "Early Stage" company developing channel sales to the Mid market.
- Highly knowledgeable of technology industry trends and strategies as it relates to the data storage / data back-up industry segment.
- A sound understanding of IT infrastructure technologies is required. Storage & Backup product experience is a strong plus.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and knows how to win. In addition, the candidate must be hard working, driven, competitive and highly creative.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: ExaGrid offers an excellent compensation plan, commensurate with experience, that is above average in the local community. Additionally, all employees are granted "equity stock options". Benefits include a choice of plans providing comprehensive coverage for medical & dental care for employee & dependents offered at a very low percentage of total premium as well as employee life, short & long term disability, immediate 401K enrollment, Section 125 reimbursement accounts, 3 weeks vacation and 11 paid holidays.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For immediate consideration, Please apply on-line: Email resume.
Applications received by postal mail or Fax will NOT be accepted
PLEASE . . . . No Agencies, Contractors or Consultants
Central Channel Manager
JOB CODE: VAR SALES-Chicago
JOB TITLE: Central Channel Manager
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
COMPANY INTRODUCTION: ExaGrid provides a cost effective and scalable disk-based backup solution that works with existing backup applications. ExaGrid combines high quality SATA storage, compression and data de-duplication for fast and reliable backups and restores. ExaGrid's innovative approach minimizes the amount of data to be stored by providing standard data compression for the most recent backups, along with byte-level data de-duplication for all previous backups. ExaGrid's byte-level data de-duplication technology stores changes from backup to backup instead of storing full file copies. This unique approach reduces the disk space required by at least 20 to 1, delivering unparalleled cost savings and performance at 30% the cost of standard SATA storage. ExaGrid targets the mid market and small enterprise companies, focusing on senior-level corporate IT. Currently, ExaGrid markets only in the US, with plans to expand to Europe and Asia Pacific. Founded in 2002, ExaGrid Systems is a privately held company funded by some of the leading venture capital firms in North America. Our corporate headquarters are located in Westborough, Massachusetts.
DESCRIPTION: ExaGrid is seeking a Central Channel Manager based out of the Chicago area. The target market is to recruit and develop Value Added Resellers that are currently selling storage & backup software / hardware solutions to VAR's, SI's, ISV's and mid-market to small enterprise organizations.
- Identify Value Added Resellers that meet the desired profile for size, target audience, expertise and product line synergy.
- Recruit profiled VAR's, coordinate training and marketing programs, manage VAR's to a repeatable sales model.
- Provide senior sales leadership and drive channel sales activities with Channel Partners for the assigned geographical sales territory providing detailed, accurate monthly forecasts.
- Achieve or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual revenue goals of ExaGrid's turnkey disk-based backup solution.
- Investigate and understand the internal business processes of potential channel partners; present and demonstrate the ExaGrid sales only model.
- Develop an understanding of the channel partner's business in order to map initial and on-going requirements for program implementation, training, sales and marketing support to meet business objectives.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 10+ years of channel partner management experience recruiting and developing VAR partners.
EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree in Business, Technology or equivalent desired.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 10 years channel partner management experience, recruiting and developing VAR partners selling software / hardware solutions to corporate IT operations groups, with a demonstrable record of sales success (substantiated by W2 / 1099 records)
- Consistent "Top 10%" performer; President's Club or equivalent.
- Strong, Current "Rolodex" of top performing channel partners selling into the IT corporate sector in the assigned territory.
- Strong experience in coordinating training, marketing, demo and sales support resources for channel partners.
- Previous sales experience at an "Early Stage" company developing channel sales to the Mid market.
- Highly knowledgeable of technology industry trends and strategies as it relates to the data storage / data back-up industry segment.
- A sound understanding of IT infrastructure technologies is required. Storage & Backup product experience is a strong plus.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and knows how to win. In addition, the candidate must be hard working, driven, competitive and highly creative.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: ExaGrid offers an excellent compensation plan, commensurate with experience, that is above average in the local community. Additionally, all employees are granted "equity stock options". Benefits include a choice of plans providing comprehensive coverage for medical & dental care for employee & dependents offered at a very low percentage of total premium as well as employee life, short & long term disability, immediate 401K enrollment, Section 125 reimbursement accounts, 3 weeks vacation and 11 paid holidays.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For immediate consideration, Please apply on-line: Email resume.
Applications received by postal mail or Fax will NOT be accepted
PLEASE . . . . No Agencies, Contractors or Consultants
Pre-Sales Systems Engineer / Chicago Area
JOB CODE: SALES-SECHI
JOB TITLE: Pre-Sales Systems Engineer / Chicago
LOCATION: Chicago, IL area
COMPANY INTRODUCTION: ExaGrid provides a cost effective and scalable disk-based backup solution that works with existing backup applications. ExaGrid combines high quality SATA storage, compression and data de-duplication for fast and reliable backups and restores. ExaGrid's innovative approach minimizes the amount of data to be stored by providing standard data compression for the most recent backups, along with byte-level data de-duplication for all previous backups. ExaGrid's byte-level data de-duplication technology stores changes from backup to backup instead of storing full file copies. This unique approach reduces the disk space required by at least 20 to 1, delivering unparalleled cost savings and performance at 30% the cost of standard SATA storage. ExaGrid targets the mid market and small enterprise companies, focusing on senior-level corporate IT. Currently, ExaGrid markets only in the US, with plans to expand to Europe and Asia Pacific. Founded in 2002, ExaGrid Systems is a privately held company funded by some of the leading venture capital firms in North America. Our corporate headquarters are located in Westborough, Massachusetts.
DESCRIPTION: ExaGrid is seeking an experienced, hands-on PreSales Systems Engineer to assist in the presales process by providing viable and compelling solutions to our customers. This position is based in the Chicago area. Utilizing relevant, consultative technical sales techniques the Systems Engineer will:
- Assist customers with the design and configuration of ExaGrid Systems products.
- Deliver online or in person technical product demonstrations.
- Deliver product technical & operational training to ExaGrid partners.
- Respond to prospect inquiries by phone or email
- Train new staff on the ExaGrid product
- Assist sales team in responding to RFP's or answering technical questions customer or prospects may have.
- Develop an understanding of the customer's business objectives in order to map a strategy consisting of software, training, and implementation as a solution to those business objectives.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 5 or more years experience as a Systems Engineer providing Pre-Sales Support of data storage & backup solutions sold to IT operations groups.
EDUCATION: BA/BS in Computer Science or Technology preferred (or equivalent work experience)
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 5 years experience as a Systems Engineer supporting the sale of software / hardware solutions to IT operations groups through direct and channel sales strategies
- Strong experience in providing systems configuration, product training, demo and sales support directly to prospects, customers and channel partners.
- Highly knowledgeable of technologies, industry trends, operation and support of back up products, data protection products or storage products.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Previous Systems Engineer experience at an early stage company.
- Enterprise IT focus for the mid-market.
- Experience with multiple operating systems including Windows, UNIX and Linux.
- Ability to travel 25% to 30% of time.
- BA/BS in Computer Science or Technology preferred (or equivalent work experience).
The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and knows how to win. In addition, the candidate must be hard working, driven, competitive and highly creative.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: ExaGrid offers an excellent compensation plan, commensurate with experience, that is above average in the local community. Additionally, all employees are granted "equity stock options". Benefits include a choice of plans providing comprehensive coverage for medical & dental care for employee & dependents offered at a very low percentage of total premium as well as employee life, short & long term disability, immediate 401K enrollment, Section 125 reimbursement accounts, 3 weeks vacation and 11 paid holidays.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For immediate consideration, Please apply on-line:
Applications received by postal mail or Fax will NOT be accepted
PLEASE . . . . No Agencies, Contractors or Consultants
Inside Sales Representative(s)
JOB CODE: INSIDE SALES-HQ
JOB TITLE: Inside Sales Representative
LOCATION: Westborough, MA (Headquarters)
COMPANY INTRODUCTION: ExaGrid provides a cost effective and scalable disk-based backup solution that works with existing backup applications. ExaGrid combines high quality SATA storage, compression and data de-duplication for fast and reliable backups and restores. ExaGrid's innovative approach minimizes the amount of data to be stored by providing standard data compression for the most recent backups, along with byte-level data de-duplication for all previous backups. ExaGrid's byte-level data de-duplication technology stores changes from backup to backup instead of storing full file copies. This unique approach reduces the disk space required by at least 20 to 1, delivering unparalleled cost savings and performance at 30% the cost of standard SATA storage. ExaGrid targets the mid market and small enterprise companies, focusing on senior-level corporate IT. Currently, ExaGrid markets only in the US, with plans to expand to Europe and Asia Pacific. Founded in 2002, ExaGrid Systems is a privately held company funded by some of the leading venture capital firms in North America. Our corporate headquarters are located in Westborough, Massachusetts.
DESCRIPTION: The Inside Sales Representatives will be responsible for generating new business utilizing outbound cold calling and following-up on marketing leads. The target audience is managers, directors and VPs of IT in mid-market to small enterprise companies. Candidates should be proficient in calling to IT staff and engaging in a solution-selling dialogue. The inside sales representative will provide qualified prospects to the ExaGrid regional sales staff to work through the sales cycle.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A proven ability in cold calling IT staff and senior technology executives and prospecting new accounts
- Possess a "hunter mentality" and a desire to over-achieve
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- High energy and enthusiasm
- Proficiency with contact management software such as salesforce.com, as well as other contact and database tools
- Extremely organized, able to manage multiple priorities
- Storage, data backup or data protection experience is a significant plus
- An outstanding work ethic, strong communication skills, desire to succeed, and a true results-oriented approach
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3 or more years previous inside sales experience, preferably calling into IT departments
EDUCATION: College degree desired (or equivalent work experience)
The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and knows how to win. In addition, the candidate must be hard working, driven, competitive and highly creative.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: ExaGrid offers an excellent compensation plan, commensurate with experience, that is above average in the local community. Additionally, all employees are granted "equity stock options". Benefits include a choice of plans providing comprehensive coverage for medical & dental care for employee & dependents offered at a very low percentage of total premium as well as employee life, short & long term disability, immediate 401K enrollment, Section 125 reimbursement accounts, 3 weeks vacation and 11 paid holidays.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For immediate consideration, Please apply on-line: Email resume.
Applications received by postal mail or Fax will NOT be accepted
PLEASE . . . . No Agencies, Contractors or Consultants
Field Escalation Manager
JOB CODE: Dev-HQ
JOB TITLE: Field Escalation Manager
LOCATION: Westborough, MA (Headquarters)
COMPANY INTRODUCTION: ExaGrid provides a cost effective and scalable disk-based backup solution that works with existing backup applications. ExaGrid combines high quality SATA storage, compression and data de-duplication for fast and reliable backups and restores. ExaGrid's innovative approach minimizes the amount of data to be stored by providing standard data compression for the most recent backups, along with byte-level data de-duplication for all previous backups. ExaGrid's byte-level data de-duplication technology stores changes from backup to backup instead of storing full file copies. This unique approach reduces the disk space required by at least 20 to 1, delivering unparalleled cost savings and performance at 30% the cost of standard SATA storage. ExaGrid targets the mid market and small enterprise companies, focusing on senior-level corporate IT. Currently, ExaGrid markets only in the US, with plans to expand to Europe and Asia Pacific. Founded in 2002, ExaGrid Systems is a privately held company funded by some of the leading venture capital firms in North America. Our corporate headquarters are located in Westborough, Massachusetts.
DESCRIPTION: ExaGrid is seeking a customer support field escalation manager with Linux, Windows, backup applications and hardware experience. The successful candidate will:
- Provide remote support services for Exagrid's customers and field personnel
- Provide onsite assistance and training to customers with installations
- Manage escalations, develop and implement customer specific action plans
- Work well in a startup environment
- Travel up to 60%
REQUIREMENTS:
- A BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Minimum two years of Linux administration (RedHat)
- Minimum two years Windows administration
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong account management skills
- Strong trouble shooting skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Able to work closely with all levels of customers, internal engineers and management on complex issues
- Backup Applications (BackupExec, ARCserv, Netbackup, Galaxy, TSM)
- Scripting (Perl, shells)
- Networking and networked storage technologies
EDUCATION: College degree required.
The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and knows how to win. In addition, the candidate must be hard working, driven, competitive and highly creative.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: ExaGrid offers an excellent compensation plan, commensurate with experience, that is above average in the local community. Additionally, all employees are granted "equity stock options". Benefits include a choice of plans providing comprehensive coverage for medical & dental care for employee & dependents offered at a very low percentage of total premium as well as employee life, short & long term disability, immediate 401K enrollment, Section 125 reimbursement accounts, 3 weeks vacation and 11 paid holidays.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For immediate consideration, Please apply on-line: Email resume.
Applications received by postal mail or Fax will NOT be accepted
PLEASE . . . . No Agencies, Contractors or Consultants
Applications Developer
JOB CODE: Dev-HQ
JOB TITLE: Applications Developer
LOCATION: Westborough, MA (Headquarters)
COMPANY INTRODUCTION: ExaGrid provides a cost effective and scalable disk-based backup solution that works with existing backup applications. ExaGrid combines high quality SATA storage, compression and data de-duplication for fast and reliable backups and restores. ExaGrid's innovative approach minimizes the amount of data to be stored by providing standard data compression for the most recent backups, along with byte-level data de-duplication for all previous backups. ExaGrid's byte-level data de-duplication technology stores changes from backup to backup instead of storing full file copies. This unique approach reduces the disk space required by at least 20 to 1, delivering unparalleled cost savings and performance at 30% the cost of standard SATA storage. ExaGrid targets the mid market and small enterprise companies, focusing on senior-level corporate IT. Currently, ExaGrid markets only in the US, with plans to expand to Europe and Asia Pacific. Founded in 2002, ExaGrid Systems is a privately held company funded by some of the leading venture capital firms in North America. Our corporate headquarters are located in Westborough, Massachusetts.
DESCRIPTION: In this newly created position, you will work with engineering and customer support in building backup and disaster recovery strategies using industry standard backup applications and ExaGrid’s disk based backup solution. This is a great opportunity to learn about all popular backup applications and become an expert in disk based backup and disaster planning.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an IT professional in a medium or large business with at least two years working with backup and disaster recovery planning.
- Experience with one or more backup applications is required (NetBackup, Galaxy, Networker, TSM, ARCSERVE, BACKUPEXEC).
- Experience administering UNIX or LINUX system is a plus.
- Some scripting may be required to implement backup plans.
- Verbal and written communications skills are critical to being successful in this position.
- BA/BS in Computer Science or Technology preferred (or equivalent work experience).
EDUCATION: College degree desired (or equivalent work experience)
The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and knows how to win. In addition, the candidate must be hard working, driven, competitive and highly creative.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: ExaGrid offers an excellent compensation plan, commensurate with experience, that is above average in the local community. Additionally, all employees are granted "equity stock options". Benefits include a choice of plans providing comprehensive coverage for medical & dental care for employee & dependents offered at a very low percentage of total premium as well as employee life, short & long term disability, immediate 401K enrollment, Section 125 reimbursement accounts, 3 weeks vacation and 11 paid holidays.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For immediate consideration, Please apply on-line: Email resume.
Applications received by postal mail or Fax will NOT be accepted
PLEASE . . . . No Agencies, Contractors or Consultants
Senior Hardware Engineer
JOB CODE: Dev-HQ
JOB TITLE: Senior Hardware Engineer
LOCATION: Westborough, MA (Headquarters)
COMPANY INTRODUCTION: ExaGrid provides a cost effective and scalable disk-based backup solution that works with existing backup applications. ExaGrid combines high quality SATA storage, compression and data de-duplication for fast and reliable backups and restores. ExaGrid's innovative approach minimizes the amount of data to be stored by providing standard data compression for the most recent backups, along with byte-level data de-duplication for all previous backups. ExaGrid's byte-level data de-duplication technology stores changes from backup to backup instead of storing full file copies. This unique approach reduces the disk space required by at least 20 to 1, delivering unparalleled cost savings and performance at 30% the cost of standard SATA storage. ExaGrid targets the mid market and small enterprise companies, focusing on senior-level corporate IT. Currently, ExaGrid markets only in the US, with plans to expand to Europe and Asia Pacific. Founded in 2002, ExaGrid Systems is a privately held company funded by some of the leading venture capital firms in North America. Our corporate headquarters are located in Westborough, Massachusetts.
DESCRIPTION: We are looking for a senior hardware engineer to maintain the reliability of our current system, drive new component selection and qualification, help select our next generation platform, and participate in system performance optimization. The applicant must have at least 10 years engineering experience that includes hardware design and/or integration, be comfortable with perl, sh, C, C++ and Java, have working experience with PC server boards and IO controllers, with manufacturing and shipping an IT hardware product, and with disk storage subsystems.
The ExaGrid platform team is responsible for all aspects of the hardware and operating systems that host the ExaGrid server software. The team is responsible for the selection of the motherboard, memory, disks, disk controllers, power and packaging that comprise the hardware server. We work with our vendors, manufacturing and support to monitor yields and failure rates to ensure system reliability. We are responsible for the base operating systems, file systems and data fault tolerance of our systems, delivering customized Linux and Windows platforms to host our ExaGrid services. We also are responsible for overall system performance, ensuring that the hardware and software are properly tuned to maximize the platform's data processing throughput, and provide feedback to the services developers on how to tune ExaGrid's software for optimal system performance.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 10+ years experience Hardware design and/or system integration experience
- Experience with manufacturing and shipping an IT hardware product
- Experience with PC server boards and IO controllers
- Comfortable with perl, sh, C, C++, Java
- Experience with disk storage subsystems is desirable
The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and knows how to win. In addition, the candidate must be hard working, driven, competitive and highly creative.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: ExaGrid offers an excellent compensation plan, commensurate with experience, that is above average in the local community. Additionally, all employees are granted "equity stock options". Benefits include a choice of plans providing comprehensive coverage for medical & dental care for employee & dependents offered at a very low percentage of total premium as well as employee life, short & long term disability, immediate 401K enrollment, Section 125 reimbursement accounts, 3 weeks vacation and 11 paid holidays.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For immediate consideration, Please apply on-line: Email resume.
Applications received by postal mail or Fax will NOT be accepted
PLEASE . . . . No Agencies, Contractors or Consultants
Senior SQA Engineers - 2 Openings
JOB CODE: DEV-SRSQA
JOB TITLE: Senior SQA Engineer
LOCATION: Boston Metro West
COMPANY INTRODUCTION: ExaGrid provides a cost effective and scalable disk-based backup solution that works with existing backup applications. ExaGrid combines high quality SATA storage, compression and data de-duplication for fast and reliable backups and restores. ExaGrid's innovative approach minimizes the amount of data to be stored by providing standard data compression for the most recent backups, along with byte-level data de-duplication for all previous backups. ExaGrid's byte-level data de-duplication technology stores changes from backup to backup instead of storing full file copies. This unique approach reduces the disk space required by at least 20 to 1, delivering unparalleled cost savings and performance at 30% the cost of standard SATA storage. ExaGrid targets the mid market and small enterprise companies, focusing on senior-level corporate IT. Currently, ExaGrid markets only in the US, with plans to expand to Europe and Asia Pacific. Founded in 2002, ExaGrid Systems is a privately held company funded by some of the leading venture capital firms in North America. Our corporate headquarters are located in Westborough, Massachusetts.
DESCRIPTION: ExaGrid is seeking two experienced QA engineers, with systems-level troubleshooting/analysis experience, to develop, document, implement, execute and, possibly, to automate, functional, regression, performance and stress tests of its product. This is a hands-on position, requiring manual and automated testing, plus process level systems analysis for both Linux/Unix and Windows. The positions include a significant amount of hands-on lab configuration/re-configuration as projects dictate. The working environment requires a working partnership with both product developers and other QA engineers. The ability to write/debug test cases in Perl, shell or other scripting language is a plus. The successful candidate will have a passion for quality and be able to bring a broad, systems-wide solution focus to the tasks on which they are working.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 8+ years of experience in systems-level software QA and an in-depth, process level proficiency in Windows / UNIX / Linux.
EDUCATION: BS/MS in Computer Science or Technology preferred.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 8+ years of experience in software QA
- Experience formulating and documenting test plans
- Excellent cross-platform analysis and troubleshooting ability
- 5+ years of in-depth experience with Linux/Unix and Windows and ability to integrate and analyze both in an IP network systems environment
- Experience with test automation
- Backup application experience is a strong plus
- Storage software experience is a plus
- QA of distributed systems products is a plus
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and knows how to win. In addition, the candidate must be hard working, driven, competitive and highly creative.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: ExaGrid offers an excellent compensation plan, commensurate with experience, that is above average in the local community. Additionally, all employees are granted "equity stock options". Benefits include a choice of plans providing comprehensive coverage for medical & dental care for employee & dependents offered at a very low percentage of total premium as well as employee life, short & long term disability, immediate 401K enrollment, Section 125 reimbursement accounts, 3 weeks vacation and 11 paid holidays.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For immediate consideration, Please apply on-line: Email resume.
Applications received by postal mail or Fax will NOT be accepted
PLEASE . . . . No Agencies, Contractors or Consultants
Software Development Engineers - C++
JOB CODE: DEV-SWEC
JOB TITLE: Software Development Engineer
LOCATION: Boston Metro West
COMPANY INTRODUCTION: ExaGrid provides a cost effective and scalable disk-based backup solution that works with existing backup applications. ExaGrid combines high quality SATA storage, compression and data de-duplication for fast and reliable backups and restores. ExaGrid's innovative approach minimizes the amount of data to be stored by providing standard data compression for the most recent backups, along with byte-level data de-duplication for all previous backups. ExaGrid's byte-level data de-duplication technology stores changes from backup to backup instead of storing full file copies. This unique approach reduces the disk space required by at least 20 to 1, delivering unparalleled cost savings and performance at 30% the cost of standard SATA storage. ExaGrid targets the mid market and small enterprise companies, focusing on senior-level corporate IT. Currently, ExaGrid markets only in the US, with plans to expand to Europe and Asia Pacific. Founded in 2002, ExaGrid Systems is a privately held company funded by some of the leading venture capital firms in North America. Our corporate headquarters are located in Westborough, Massachusetts.
DESCRIPTION: ExaGrid is seeking an outstanding C++ programmer with Linux experience and an interest in working in a focused, high-energy start-up environment. The successful candidate will have a passion for quality, experience working in a fast-paced startup environment, and be able to bring a broad, system-wide solution focus to the tasks on which they are working. This individual needs to be anexcell ent coder and capable of designing components that work in a complex distributed system.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 7 to 10 years of Object oriented C++ software development experience in a windows 2000 / 2003 NTFS environment.
EDUCATION: BS/MS in Computer Science or Technology preferred (or equivalent)
REQUIREMENTS:
- 7 to 10 years of experience in software development.
- Strong Object oriented C++ development skills required
- Linux/UNIX knowledge required.
- Java knowledge a plus.
- Familiarity with backup applications or storage software is a strong plus
- Linux or Windows Kernel filter driver development skills a plus
The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and knows how to win. In addition, the candidate must be hard working, driven, competitive and highly creative.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: ExaGrid offers an excellent compensation plan, commensurate with experience, that is above average in the local community. Additionally, all employees are granted "equity stock options". Benefits include a choice of plans providing comprehensive coverage for medical & dental care for employee & dependents offered at a very low percentage of total premium as well as employee life, short & long term disability, immediate 401K enrollment, Section 125 reimbursement accounts, 3 weeks vacation and 11 paid holidays.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For immediate consideration, Please apply on-line: Email resume.
Applications received by postal mail or Fax will NOT be accepted
PLEASE . . . . No Agencies, Contractors or Consultants
Entry Level Software Engineer
JOB CODE: DEV-ELSW
JOB TITLE: Entry Level Software Engineer
LOCATION: Boston Metro West
COMPANY INTRODUCTION: ExaGrid provides a cost effective and scalable disk-based backup solution that works with existing backup applications. ExaGrid combines high quality SATA storage, compression and data de-duplication for fast and reliable backups and restores. ExaGrid's innovative approach minimizes the amount of data to be stored by providing standard data compression for the most recent backups, along with byte-level data de-duplication for all previous backups. ExaGrid's byte-level data de-duplication technology stores changes from backup to backup instead of storing full file copies. This unique approach reduces the disk space required by at least 20 to 1, delivering unparalleled cost savings and performance at 30% the cost of standard SATA storage. ExaGrid targets the mid market and small enterprise companies, focusing on senior-level corporate IT. Currently, ExaGrid markets only in the US, with plans to expand to Europe and Asia Pacific. Founded in 2002, ExaGrid Systems is a privately held company funded by some of the leading venture capital firms in North America. Our corporate headquarters are located in Westborough, Massachusetts.
DESCRIPTION: ExaGrid is seeking an entry level Software Engineer with some familiarity with the software development process. You will be doing Tools and Automation works as well as manipulating data for reporting. The daily duties will be varied and of a generalist nature.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3 to 5 years industry experience
EDUCATION: Degree preferred but not required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- JAVA
- SQL
- XML
- Unix
- Shell scripting (preferably Perl, but willing to train)
- C++ is a plus
- XSL or XSLT is a plus
- Great Attitude
- Team Spirit
- Endless energy
The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and knows how to win. In addition, the candidate must be hard working, driven, competitive and highly creative.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: ExaGrid offers an excellent compensation plan, commensurate with experience, that is above average in the local community. Additionally, all employees are granted "equity stock options". Benefits include a choice of plans providing comprehensive coverage for medical & dental care for employee & dependents offered at a very low percentage of total premium as well as employee life, short & long term disability, immediate 401K enrollment, Section 125 reimbursement accounts, 3 weeks vacation and 11 paid holidays.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For immediate consideration, Please apply on-line: Email resume.
Applications received by postal mail or Fax will NOT be accepted
PLEASE . . . . No Agencies, Contractors or Consultants
Software Development Engineer - Java & C++
JOB CODE: DEV-SWEJC
JOB TITLE: Software Development Engineer
LOCATION: Boston Metro West
COMPANY INTRODUCTION: ExaGrid provides a cost effective and scalable disk-based backup solution that works with existing backup applications. ExaGrid combines high quality SATA storage, compression and data de-duplication for fast and reliable backups and restores. ExaGrid's innovative approach minimizes the amount of data to be stored by providing standard data compression for the most recent backups, along with byte-level data de-duplication for all previous backups. ExaGrid's byte-level data de-duplication technology stores changes from backup to backup instead of storing full file copies. This unique approach reduces the disk space required by at least 20 to 1, delivering unparalleled cost savings and performance at 30% the cost of standard SATA storage. ExaGrid targets the mid market and small enterprise companies, focusing on senior-level corporate IT. Currently, ExaGrid markets only in the US, with plans to expand to Europe and Asia Pacific. Founded in 2002, ExaGrid Systems is a privately held company funded by some of the leading venture capital firms in North America. Our corporate headquarters are located in Westborough, Massachusetts.
DESCRIPTION: ExaGrid is seeking an outstanding Java and C++ programmer with Linux experience and an interest in working in a focused, high-energy startup environment. This individual will be a senior member of our software development team. We are looking for someone who can do significant design work and then carry the design through all stages of the development process. The successful candidate will have a passion for quality, experience working in a fast-paced startup environment, and be able to bring a broad, system-wide solution focus to the tasks on which they are working.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 7 to 10 years of Object oriented C++ and Java software development experience in a windows 2000 / 2003 NTFS environment.
EDUCATION: BS/MS in Computer Science or Technology preferred (or equivalent)
REQUIREMENTS:
- 7 to 10 years of experience in software development.
- Strong Java and Object oriented C++ development skills required.
- Distributed client/server or peer-to-peer design & development skills a strong plus
- Familiarity with backup applications or storage is a strong plus
- Windows experience a plus
The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and knows how to win. In addition, the candidate must be hard working, driven, competitive and highly creative.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: ExaGrid offers an excellent compensation plan, commensurate with experience, that is above average in the local community. Additionally, all employees are granted "equity stock options". Benefits include a choice of plans providing comprehensive coverage for medical & dental care for employee & dependents offered at a very low percentage of total premium as well as employee life, short & long term disability, immediate 401K enrollment, Section 125 reimbursement accounts, 3 weeks vacation and 11 paid holidays.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For immediate consideration, Please apply on-line: Email resume.
Applications received by postal mail or Fax will NOT be accepted
PLEASE . . . . No Agencies, Contractors or Consultants
Consulting Software Engineer
JOB CODE: DEV-CSE
JOB TITLE: Consulting Software Engineer
LOCATION: Boston Metro West
COMPANY INTRODUCTION: ExaGrid provides a cost effective and scalable disk-based backup solution that works with existing backup applications. ExaGrid combines high quality SATA storage, compression and data de-duplication for fast and reliable backups and restores. ExaGrid's innovative approach minimizes the amount of data to be stored by providing standard data compression for the most recent backups, along with byte-level data de-duplication for all previous backups. ExaGrid's byte-level data de-duplication technology stores changes from backup to backup instead of storing full file copies. This unique approach reduces the disk space required by at least 20 to 1, delivering unparalleled cost savings and performance at 30% the cost of standard SATA storage. ExaGrid targets the mid market and small enterprise companies, focusing on senior-level corporate IT. Currently, ExaGrid markets only in the US, with plans to expand to Europe and Asia Pacific. Founded in 2002, ExaGrid Systems is a privately held company funded by some of the leading venture capital firms in North America. Our corporate headquarters are located in Westborough, Massachusetts.
DESCRIPTION: ExaGrid is seeking an outstanding Consulting Software Engineer with experience and an interest in working in a focused, high-energy startup environment. This individual will be a senior member of our software development team. We are looking for someone who can do significant design work and then carry the design through all stages of the development process. The successful candidate will have a passion for quality, experience working in a fast-paced startup environment, and be able to bring a broad, system-wide solution focus to the tasks on which they are working.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 15+ years of Object oriented C++ development experience.
EDUCATION: BS/MS in Computer Science or Technology required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 15+ years of experience in high powered, team-based software development environment.
- Technical team leadership experience required, including working cross-functionally with other software teams.
- Strong, real-world object oriented C++ design, implementation and debugging skills required.
- Minimum 10 years real-world experience developing multi-threaded, multi-process system application services in a Linux environment (user space or kernel).
- Strong familiarity and practical experience with using file systems as part of designing and developing system applications required, including file locking, asynchronous i/o, underlying file system concepts (inodes, block structures, etc)
- Practical experience with one or more of C++ templates, ACE, Boost required.
- Cross platform (primarily MS Windows) application development experience a plus.
- Familiarity with backup applications or storage/storage applications a plus
The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and knows how to win. In addition, the candidate must be hard working, driven, competitive and highly creative.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: ExaGrid offers an excellent compensation plan, commensurate with experience, that is above average in the local community. Additionally, all employees are granted "equity stock options". Benefits include a choice of plans providing comprehensive coverage for medical & dental care for employee & dependents offered at a very low percentage of total premium as well as employee life, short & long term disability, immediate 401K enrollment, Section 125 reimbursement accounts, 3 weeks vacation and 11 paid holidays.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For immediate consideration, Please apply on-line: Email resume.
Applications received by postal mail or Fax will NOT be accepted
PLEASE . . . . No Agencies, Contractors or Consultants
Customer Support Engineer with Linux
JOB CODE: DEV-CSupport
JOB TITLE: Customer Support Engineer
LOCATION: Boston Metro West
COMPANY INTRODUCTION: ExaGrid provides a cost effective and scalable disk-based backup solution that works with existing backup applications. ExaGrid combines high quality SATA storage, compression and data de-duplication for fast and reliable backups and restores. ExaGrid's innovative approach minimizes the amount of data to be stored by providing standard data compression for the most recent backups, along with byte-level data de-duplication for all previous backups. ExaGrid's byte-level data de-duplication technology stores changes from backup to backup instead of storing full file copies. This unique approach reduces the disk space required by at least 20 to 1, delivering unparalleled cost savings and performance at 30% the cost of standard SATA storage. ExaGrid targets the mid market and small enterprise companies, focusing on senior-level corporate IT. Currently, ExaGrid markets only in the US, with plans to expand to Europe and Asia Pacific. Founded in 2002, ExaGrid Systems is a privately held company funded by some of the leading venture capital firms in North America. Our corporate headquarters are located in Westborough, Massachusetts.
DESCRIPTION: ExaGrid is seeking a customer support engineer with Linux, Windows, backup applications and hardware experience. The successful candidate will:
- Provide remote support services for Exagrid's customers and field personnel
- Assist customers with installations remotely and provide training to customers
- Develop and implement customer specific action plans
- Develop knowledge based articles
- Work well in a startup environment
- Travel up to 15%
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years Linux and Windows Administration
EDUCATION: BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology
REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong trouble shooting skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong account management skills
- Able to work closely with all levels of customers, internal engineers and management on complex issues
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Backup Applications (BackupExec, ARCserv, Netbackup, Galaxy, TSM)
- Scripting (Perl, shells)
- Networking and networked storage technologies
- Remote monitoring technologies
The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and knows how to win. In addition, the candidate must be hard working, driven, competitive and highly creative.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: ExaGrid offers an excellent compensation plan, commensurate with experience, that is above average in the local community. Additionally, all employees are granted "equity stock options". Benefits include a choice of plans providing comprehensive coverage for medical & dental care for employee & dependents offered at a very low percentage of total premium as well as employee life, short & long term disability, immediate 401K enrollment, Section 125 reimbursement accounts, 3 weeks vacation and 11 paid holidays.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For immediate consideration, Please apply on-line: Email resume.
Applications received by postal mail or Fax will NOT be accepted
PLEASE . . . . No Agencies, Contractors or Consultants
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