Principal/ Senior Principal Software Engineer | Cortex Detection team

Required Principal/ Senior Principal Software Engineer | Cortex Detection team
Job Summary:
Cortex is expanding. We combine the high energy of a startup with the massive resources of the worlds cybersecurity leader. We aren't just processing data; we are managing hundreds of petabytes of it, waiting Cortex for you to apply your "magic" to invent the next generation of threat detection. As a Principal Software Development Engineer, you will be a cornerstone of the Cortex Detection Backend team. This role is designed for a technical powerhouse who thrives in the "sweet spot" between high-level architectural strategy and hands-on execution. You will influence our product roadmap, mentor elite engineers, and build systems that protect thousands of the world's most sensitive organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Architect & Innovate: Design and build a new set of capabilities focused on Data Analytics and Threat Detection. You will solve cloud security challenges that have never been tackled before.
Scale Without Limits: Ensure our microservices architecture remains robust and resilient under massive loads, processing millions of events per second.
Technical Leadership: Act as a technical sounding board and mentor. You will guide design discussions, conduct deep-dive research, and foster a culture of engineering excellence.
Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with Product Management, R&D leaders, and Security Researchers to define requirements and turn ambiguous problems into elegant technical solutions.
Drive Execution: Take ownership of the software development life cycle, ensuring high-velocity delivery in a fast-paced Agile environment.