Staff Software Engineer (Realtime Detections)

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 Al. 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

• You will report to the Engineering Manager/Tech lead
• You will support engineering managers and be a technical leader in your area, influencing technical decisions and guiding other engineers in the team
• You will build performance-critical bleeding edge technology within the Sysdig edge components and our cloud services
• You will architect and develop new real-time security detection and response features for Sysdig's products
• You will become a contributor and a maintainer of Falco and other Open Source projects maintained by Sysdig
• You will work together with a diverse set of partners including Sysdig's teams for threat research, quality, product management, and our closest customers
  
  

What You Will Bring With You

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

What We Look For

• 8+ years of experience working as Software Engineer
• Adapt at managing priorities and applying analytical insight
• Experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, ed ElasticSearch
• Project owner
• Experience as a technical leader
• English fluency
  
  

When You Join Sysdig, You Can Expect

• 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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