Senior Software Engineer

In the cloud, every second counts. On the leading edge of security, Sysdig stops attacks in real-time by instantly detecting changes in cloud security risk with runtime insights and open source Falco. Trusted by a large enterprise customer base, we are a well-funded startup, passionate open source enthusiasts at heart, and problem-solvers who are building and delivering powerful solutions to secure cloud-native applications.

We have an organizational focus on delivering value to customers. We appreciate diverse opinions and open dialogue to spur ideas. We believe in working together to achieve our goals, and we pride ourselves on a flexible work culture. We're an international company that understands how to cultivate an inclusive environment across remote teams.

And we're a great place to work too - we've been named a "Best Places to Work" by Inc, the San Francisco Business Time, and Built In, with recognitions ranging from "Best Benefits" to a "Best Company for Happiness".

We are looking for driven team members who want to join us on our mission to lead cloud security globally. Does this sound like the right place for you?

• You will build performance-critical bleeding edge technology within the Sysdig edge components and our cloud services
• You will be responsible for architecting and developing new real-time security detection and response features for Sysdig's products
• You will become a contributor and possibly a maintainer of Falco and other Open Source projects maintained by Sysdig
• You will cooperate with a diverse set of stakeholders including Sysdig's teams for threat research, quality, product management, and our closest customers

• Experience with one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Golang
• Knowledge of system and network security, and Linux internals (kernel, eBPF)
• Experience with Kubernetes and building highly-scalable distributed systems
• Exposure to performance programming, memory safety, or data processing

• 5+ years of experience working as Software Engineer
• English fluency, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive decision maker apt to prioritization, analytical thinking, and problem solving
• Contributions or involvement with open-source projects are a nice-to-have

• Extra days off to prioritize your well-being
• Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app
• Great compensation package

We would love for you to join us! Please reach out even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the job description. We can always explore other options after starting the conversation. Your background and passion will set you apart, especially if your career path is different.

Some of our Hiring Managers are globally distributed, an English version of your CV will be appreciated.

Sysdig values a diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Sysdig is an equal-opportunity employer. Sysdig does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

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