C/C++ Developer, WAF GW

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

We’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries - from the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace - and from manufacturing to engineering, we work together to build a future we can all trust.

Imperva, a Thales company, is a globally recognized cybersecurity leader, dedicated to securing data and applications across diverse environments. Our cutting-edge solutions empower organizations to safeguard their most critical assets, ensuring robust protection against emerging threats.

Lately Thales acquired Imperva and became a Top 5 Cyber Security Global Leader.
Imperva, a Thales company, is committed to championing cybersecurity excellence and protecting the pulse of businesses worldwide. Our solutions proactively identify, evaluate, and eliminate current and emerging threats, ensuring organizations can innovate for their customers without compromising security. Globally, we prevent 89.71 billion attacks monthly, analyze 2.6 trillion requests monthly, and monitor threats in 184 countries.

We work in a Hybrid Model from home and from the office and We have been recognized as one of the Best 50 high-tech companies to work for in Israel 2024 by Dun & Bradstreet!
If you're passionate about shaping the future of cybersecurity and driving innovation in the field, we encourage you to seize this opportunity and become part of our team. Apply now to protect what matters most.

We're looking for a C/C++ Software Engineer to join our team, located in our Rehovot office.
As part of the team, you will work on Imperva’s enterprise WAF (Web Application Firewall) product, developing new features, and take part in the development Imperva’s new cloud native WAF product.

Key Responsibility:

Develop and maintain the Web Application Firewall (WAF) Gateway product, ensuring robust protection between clients and the customer's protected servers.

Investigate and assist with issues reported by customers, providing timely and effective solutions.

Manage the entire stack, including TCP, SSL, and HTTP layers, to ensure comprehensive issue resolution.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and operation within customer networks, whether on-premises, VM, hardware, or cloud setups.

Document and communicate technical solutions and processes clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements:

BSc. in Computer Science or a parallel degree from an academic establishment.

4 years of experience as a C/C++ Software Engineer – a must.

Experience in multi-threaded Performance-Oriented programming – a must.

Ability to quickly get into a large and complex code base – a must.

Experience in OOP – a must.

Initiative and Independent with self-learning capabilities – a must.

Team player with good interpersonal skills – a must.

Knowledge of Linux and network programming – a big advantage.

Background in TLS, HTTP, Web Security, Application Firewall, Denial of Service, etc - an advantage.

Cloud native experience / understanding of AWS public cloud – advantage.

Knowledge of layer 2-4 network protocols such as TCP, IP, ARP, etc. - an advantage.

Experience with Open SSL - an advantage.

Legal Notice:

Imperva as a Thales company champions inclusion, and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Thales, champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.