Senior Software Engineer at Sysdig

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cloud Security, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

7+ years of professional experience in backend software development
Strong computer science fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, systems design, and large-scale distributed systems
Hands-on experience designing and building scalable backend services, including APIs and data processing pipelines
Experience with Go, Java, or C++ in production environments
Experience with containerized workloads and cloud-native infrastructure
Experience with logging best practices and emitting useful metrics for observability and troubleshooting of distributed systems
Experience with AI tools to increase your and your team's productivity
Experience building or operating security products (plus)

Responsibilities

Contribute to Sysdig's scale-out effort by designing and building backend features that handle increasing customer demand and data volume, reporting to Sr. Manager, Engineering
Develop scalable APIs and services that power runtime threat detection, policy enforcement, and alerting
Work with a team of engineers to evolve architecture for reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency
Collaborate with Product, Threat Research, Frontend, Design, and Customer-facing teams to create features with impact
Handle real-time and historical security data across multi-cloud environments including Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, and IBM Cloud
Participate in code reviews, design sessions, and operational support of services your team owns

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

backend developmentscalable APIsKubernetesAWSGCPIBM Cloudcloud securityFalco

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Senior Software Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or what is the location requirement?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need 7+ years of backend software development experience, strong computer science fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, systems design, and distributed systems, hands-on experience with scalable backend services including APIs and data processing pipelines, and proficiency with Go, Java, or C++ in production, plus containerized workloads and cloud-native infrastructure.

What is the company culture like at Sysdig?

Sysdig fosters an inclusive environment with diverse opinions, open dialogue, collaboration across teams, and a focus on delivering customer value; they've been recognized as a 'Best Places to Work' with awards for best benefits and company happiness.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Software Engineer role?

A strong candidate has 7+ years of backend experience, expertise in scalable services and distributed systems, production experience with Go, Java, or C++, cloud-native infrastructure knowledge, and familiarity with AI tools for productivity; experience in security products is a plus.

Sysdig

Cloud-native security and monitoring solutions

About Sysdig

Sysdig provides security and monitoring solutions specifically designed for cloud-native environments, such as applications running in containers and Kubernetes. Their main products, Sysdig Secure and Sysdig Monitor, help organizations manage security risks, ensure compliance, and maintain the performance of their applications. Clients subscribe to their services on a monthly or annual basis, which allows them to access various tiers of features tailored to their needs, from basic monitoring to advanced incident resolution. Sysdig differentiates itself by focusing exclusively on cloud-native security, catering to a wide range of industries including technology, finance, healthcare, and government. The company's goal is to empower organizations to secure and optimize their applications in complex IT environments, supporting their growth and stability.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$709.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_GCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

501-1,000Employees