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

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  • Remote-friendly · fits your timezone
  • Posted yesterday · via Himalayas

Develop C/C++ data recovery tools for damaged storage systems

Analyze proprietary on-disk formats and metadata to identify recovery strategies across the storage stack. Design and implement libraries and applications in C/C++ for parsing, reconstructing, and extracting data from various storage systems, file systems, and backup applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to validate tool output and improve recovery workflows while contributing to build system and automation infrastructure.

Why This Role?

Work on highly technical, hands-on data recovery challenges with direct impact on retrieving critical customer data

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze proprietary on-disk formats and metadata to identify recovery strategies
  • Design and implement C/C++ libraries and applications for parsing and reconstructing data from storage systems
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to validate tool output and improve recovery workflows
  • Integrate tools with source control, CI pipelines, and dependency managers like Git and GitHub Actions

Requirements

  • Advanced proficiency in C/C++ with 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
  • Knowledge of compression and encryption algorithms and implementations

Required Skills

c++data-recoverystorage-technologiessystems-levelbinary-dataC/C++storage technologiesfile system internalsbinary data formatsbackup solutionsCI/CD integration

Indonesia Context

Working Hours Overlap:
Flexible — work your own hours
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Original description from Himalayas

OverviewDriveSavers is seeking an experienced software engineer with expertise in C/C++ and familiarity with storage technologies to help enhance our data recovery toolset. 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 system 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 Interested? 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. Originally posted on Himalayas

Salary Context

Similar Engineering roles on LokerDollar pay around $162.5k/yr (range $1k–1000k/yr, n=579 active listings).

Market context

  • UNKNOWNThis listing states no pay. Role median is $162,500/year (n=579 pay-disclosing listings).
  • VERIFIEDDriveSavers Data Recovery: 1 postings in the last 3 months, 1 all-time on LokerDollar.
  • VERIFIEDCompany first seen Oct 17, 2026.
  • VERIFIEDThis listing first seen Oct 17, 2026.
  • VERIFIEDLast verified live Oct 17, 2026.

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Remote-friendly · fits your timezone
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full time
Location
Remote · Novato, USA
Category
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PostedNewNew & verified
Oct 16, 2026

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Is Remote C/C++ Software Engineer - Data Recovery Tools at DriveSavers Data Recovery a remote job?
Yes. Remote C/C++ Software Engineer - Data Recovery Tools at DriveSavers Data Recovery is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide.
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