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

Overview

DriveSavers 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. Responsibilities

Analyze proprietary on-disk formats and metadata to identify recovery strategies across all layers of the storage stack Design 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 systems and backup applications Collaborate with engineering teams to validate tool output and improve recovery workflows Contribute to build system and automation infrastructure by integrating tools with source control, CI pipelines, and dependency managers (e.g., Git, GitHub Actions, Conan) Skills Required

Advanced proficiency in C / C++, with a focus on systems-level and performance-critical development Experience with binary data formats, storage technologies and file system internals Familiarity with backup solutions and technologies Familiarity with compression and encryption algorithms and implementations Bonus : 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 prototyping Additional Information

This is a remote position open to candidates worldwide Availability for some collaboration during U.S. business hours is preferred Confidentiality and data security are critical; background screening may be required

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