Sr. 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. We are passionate open source enthusiasts at heart and technical problem-solvers who are innovating and delivering powerful solutions to secure cloud-native applications.

We value diverse opinions and open dialogue to spur ideas. We believe in working closely together to achieve our goals, and since our launch, we have been flexible with when and where we work. We’re an international company that understands how to cultivate a strong culture across remote teams.

And we’re a great place to work too – we’ve been named a “Best Place to Work” by Inc.,the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley Business Journal, and we won six workplace awards from Comparably this year. We have been recognized by Deloitte as one of the 500 fastest-growing organizations for the last four years.

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?
What you will do
Architect efficient and reusable code that drives complex applications
Design, implement and deliver cross-functional features built on top of our data architecture
Contribute with high quality code and promote best practices around development
Manage complex projects in close collaboration with Product Managers and other Software Engineers
Participate in an on-call rotation to address any urgent issue
What you will bring with you
Experience with the Go programming language
In-depth knowledge of Backend foundations, such as RESTful API design and microservice-based architectures
Proficiency with testing methodologies, such as unit testing and integration testing
Experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
Experience with graph databases (Neo4j preferred) is a plus
Experience operating in Kubernetes and Cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus
What we look for
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
7+ years of experience in developing scalable and secure Backend services
A positive “can do” attitude and collaborative mindset
Ability to work effectively in a cross functional team environment
Why work at Sysdig?
We’re a well funded startup that already has a large enterprise customer base
We have an organizational focus on delivering value to customers
Our open source tools are widely used and loved by technologists & developers
When you join Sysdig, you can expect:
Great compensation package, including equity opportunities
An international culture with employees in more than 40 countries
Flexible work arrangement
Mental well-being support for you and your family and company-wide recharge days
Development opportunities
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 is unconventional.

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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