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Senior Software Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Advanced coding skills with 5+ years of experience in Java or Golang
  • Hands-on experience building horizontally scalable components
  • Hands-on experience building event-driven architectures using messaging and streaming platforms like Kafka, NATS, Apache Flink or similar
  • Familiarity with cloud providers (AWS, GCP, etc.) and Kubernetes

Requirements:

  • Build core distributed systems that power the Sysdig platform at scale as part of an expert development team
  • Solve challenging scalability and performance problems within a complex distributed system to build reliable components
  • Collaborate across teams to build the best possible product
  • Participate in an on-call rotation to address urgent issues

Job description

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 be part of a team of expert developers building the core distributed systems that power the Sysdig platform at scale.
  • Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will solve challenging scalability and performance problems within a complex distributed system to build reliable components.
  • You will be part of an amazing team where the primary goal for everyone is to work together to build the best product we can. We enjoy what we do and we always aim to get better.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation to address any urgent issue

  • What you will bring with you
  • Advanced coding skills with 5+ years of experience in Java or Golang.
  • Hands-on experience building horizontally scalable components.
  • Hands-on experience building event-driven architectures using messaging and streaming platforms like Kafka, NATS, Apache Flink or similar.
  • Familiarity with cloud providers (AWS, GCP, …) and Kubernetes.

  • What we look for
  • Collaboration: The ability to excel in a cross-team environment, contributing to both technical and product discussions.
  • A willingness to participate in professional development to stay current with industry trends.
  • Fluency in English.

  • 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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