[Remote] Senior Software Engineer I at Sumo Logic

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, SIEMIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
5-8 years of industry experience with a proven track record of ownership
Experience with Scala (or another JVM language) and Kafka in production environments
Experience in multi-threaded programming and globally distributed systems (preferably in AWS)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, solve problems and adapt to new technologies
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and practices
Occasional on-call availability

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable cloud services
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of services
Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
Experience with CI and on-call production support
Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
Mentor junior engineers and help them grow their technical skills
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our products remain cutting-edge

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ScalaJVMKafkaAWSmulti-threaded programmingdistributed systemsCIcode reviewon-call support

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Senior Software Engineer I role?

The role requires 5-8 years of industry experience with a proven track record of ownership.

What key technical skills are required for this position?

Required skills include experience with Scala (or another JVM language) and Kafka in production environments, multi-threaded programming, and globally distributed systems preferably in AWS.

Is remote work an option for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the compensation or salary for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Software Engineer role?

Strong candidates will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field, 5-8 years experience including Scala/Kafka and distributed systems, plus nice-to-haves like Python services, Kubernetes, Spark, security knowledge, and open-source contributions.

Sumo Logic

Cloud-based data analytics and security platform

About Sumo Logic

Sumo Logic provides data analytics and security tools that help businesses collect, analyze, and visualize large datasets. Their cloud-based platform allows medium to large enterprises in various industries to manage their data efficiently and securely from anywhere. Unlike many competitors, Sumo Logic operates on a subscription model, offering scalable solutions that enable clients to budget their expenses predictably. The company's goal is to empower businesses to make informed decisions and enhance their operational efficiency and security.

Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2010Year Founded

$330.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive base salary + bonus + RSU's

Unlimited PTO + 12 company holidays + 4 quarterly wellness days

100% remote or in office

Employee stock purchase plan- ESPP

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Parental leave

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Magna5 could threaten market share.

Free data ingest model may lead to revenue challenges if not enough paying customers.

Rapid global data growth could overwhelm infrastructure, affecting service reliability.

Differentiation

Sumo Logic offers a cloud-native platform for real-time machine data analytics.

The company provides a unique Flex Licensing model for unlimited log data ingest.

Sumo Logic's Cloud SIEM solution automates threat detection and provides contextualized threat insights.

Upsides

Expansion into South Korea opens new customer bases in the Asian market.

Recognition as a Challenger in Gartner's Magic Quadrant enhances credibility and attracts clients.

Flex Licensing model removes cost barriers, potentially increasing customer acquisition.

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