Job Description

Senior Software Engineer

At Sysdig, we believe cloud security isn't a compromise - it's a promise. From the start, our mission has been clear: to help organizations secure innovation in the cloud, the right way.

We created Falco, the open standard for cloud threat detection, and continue to lead the cloud security market with runtime insights, open innovation, and agentic AI. Creators of technology trusted by over 60% of the Fortune 500, Sysdig gives teams the real-time clarity to move fast and defend what matters most.

Culture matters here. We believe diversity fuels stronger ideas, and open dialogue drives sharper decisions. Recognized as a Best Place to Work and one of Deloitte's fastest-growing companies for the past 5 years, we're here to raise the standard for what cloud security and workplace culture should be.

If you have the passion to dig deeper, the desire to challenge convention, and the curiosity to build something better, Sysdig is the right place for you.

What You Will Do

• Maintain a software platform architecture responsible for handling customer journey of security installs, reporting to the Director, Engineering.
• Build and maintain health management of all of customer's installed resources.
• Build micro-services handling datasets from large-scale customers from around the world.
• Work on solutions designed for scalability, reliability and performance.
• Think creatively on solving novel problems.
• Collaborate across the organization to understand user needs from the product team, execute development activities, collaborate with quality and then follow your solution into production by overseeing and monitoring its usage.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to address any urgent issues.

What You Will Bring With You

• 5+ years of professional working experience.
• Experience building backend services and APIs, along with data processing pipelines.
• Experience with microservices and distributed systems.
• Experience with Go.
• Experience with public clouds, such as AWS, GCP and Azure.
• Proficiency with testing methodologies, such as unit testing and integration testing.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

What We Look For

• You bring a 360 degrees view of development process lifecycle.
• You bring team ownership focus across all phases of development, from launch to maintenance.
• You bring a collaborative mindset that values trust in the team.
• You bring experience with large-scale and highly performant technical projects.

When You Join Sysdig, You Can Expect:

• Extra days off to prioritize your well-being.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% company match.
• Maternity and Parental Leave.
• Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app.
• Full health benefits package for you and your family.

The U.S. annual compensation range for this full-time position is between $164,500 and $205,900 USD/year. Actual offers may be higher or lower than this range based on a variety of factors, including your work location, job-related experience and education.

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.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

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