Staff Software Engineer at Sysdig

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Cloud Security, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Experience designing and building backend APIs in distributed systems, with a focus on data-heavy or analytical use cases
A grasp of data modeling concepts
Solid development experience in Go or similar languages
Broad familiarity with database systems, knowledge of graph databases such as Neo4j is a plus
Understanding of API governance and best practices around consistency, versioning and access control
Proficiency with standard engineering tools (CI/CD pipelines, version control, containerization)
Collaborate and guide projects with multiple partners
Interest in Cloud Security or experience working in that space is appreciated, but not required
Fluency in English

Responsibilities

Report to the Engineering Manager
Lead the development of scalable APIs that expose insights from our Data Platform to applications and features across the company
Collaborate with Product and Application teams to understand their data needs and design interfaces that are intuitive and maintainable
Guide the evolution of the Data Platform model to serve use cases across domains like Vulnerability Management, Posture, and Identity
Contribute to the long-term vision and architectural direction of the Data Platform, focusing on how data is exposed and consumed
Champion quality, simplicity, and clarity in both data modeling and API design

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Backend APIsDistributed SystemsData ModelingAPI DesignScalable SystemsData Platforms

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Staff Software Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or is there a required location?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for this role?

Required skills include experience designing and building backend APIs in distributed systems with data-heavy use cases, a grasp of data modeling concepts, solid development experience in Go or similar languages, broad familiarity with database systems, and proficiency with standard engineering tools like CI/CD pipelines, version control, and containerization.

What is the company culture like at Sysdig?

Sysdig fosters an inclusive environment with diverse opinions, open dialogue, collaboration to achieve goals, 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 position?

Driven team members passionate about cloud security, with skills in API design, data modeling, and Go development stand out; apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly match, as background and passion are valued.

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