Senior 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. Trusted by a large enterprise customer base, we are a well-funded startup, passionate open source enthusiasts at heart, and problem-solvers who are building and delivering powerful solutions to secure cloud-native applications.
We have an organizational focus on delivering value to customers. We appreciate diverse opinions and open dialogue to spur ideas and we believe in working together to achieve our goals. We're an international company that understands how to cultivate an inclusive environment across all teams.
And we're a great place to work too - we've been named a "Best Places to Work" by Inc, the San Francisco Business Time, and Built In, with recognitions ranging from "Best Benefits" to a "Best Company for Happiness".
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

• Contribute to Sysdig's scale-out effort by designing and building backend features that handle increasing customer demand and data volume, reporting to Sr. Manager, Engineering.
• Develop scalable APIs and services that power runtime threat detection, policy enforcement, and alerting.
• Work with a team of engineers to evolve architecture for reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with Product, Threat Research, Frontend, Design, and Customer-facing teams to create features with impact.
• Handle real-time and historical security data across multi-cloud environments including Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, and IBM Cloud.
• Participate in code reviews, design sessions, and operational support of services your team owns.

What you will bring with you

• 7+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong computer science fundamentals, in algorithms, data structures, systems design, and large-scale distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience designing and building scalable backend services, including APIs and data processing pipelines.
• Experience with Go, Java, or C++ in production environments.
• Experience with containerized workloads and cloud-native infrastructure.
• Experience logging best practices and emitting useful metrics for observability and troubleshooting of distributed systems.
• Experience with AI tools to increase your and your team's productivity.
• Experience building or operating security products is a plus.

What we look for

• Languages: Go, Python, Java
• Datastores: Elasticsearch / QuickWit, Redis, Postgres / SQL
• Messaging & Streaming: NATS / JetStream, Kafka
• Infrastructure: Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, Harness, Jenkins
• Cloud: AWS, GCP, IBM Cloud
• AI: Gemini Pro, Cursor, Claude Code, Copilot

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 on target earnings (OTE) range for this full-time position is between 164,450 USD and 205850 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.
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