Plano, TX - Hybrid (3 days a week)
Position Summary
We are looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Network Development And
Automation team. Our team is responsible for developing tools and scalable distributed systems
that enable us to make automated changes to our network based on signals from devices and
services all over Imperva’s network, apply customer configurations and (when really needed,
manual changes).
The team is looking to completely redesign and rebuild our edge automation platform so this is
an exciting opportunity to contribute to a new platform from the ground up.
You will work to improve the overall programmability of the network for Imperva’s internal team
and customers. Automation in the Imperva network is key to the success of our products and is
the cornerstone of our Network Security business.
Our driving ambition is a single pane of glass to program and understand the state of our
network.
Essential Functions
- Collaborate with your teammates to develop and code new automation tools, using your
- experience developing scalable solutions and employing open source and “off the shelf”
- tools where appropriate
- Help set direction and prioritization for our next-generation network automation and
- management platforms
- Work with a globally distributed team of talented developers
- Work closely with other engineering leadership to plan and prioritize functionality needed
- for Imperva product growth and evolution
- Ownership mindset of network deliverables of scale, performance, and availability
- Participate in on call escalations, root cause analysis, and incident postmortems
Minimum Requirements
- BSc/M.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent from a known university, or equivalent
- Experience
- 5-8 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree or 4+ years of experience with master’s degree.
- Significant relevant programming experience in Python, Go, Java, C++ or similar
- Fluent English (Essential)
- Experience with configuration management systems (SaltStack an advantage)
- Knowledge of networking theories, concepts and protocols
- Experience developing distributed systems, secure communications and API’s
- Experience with docker, kubernetes, kafka , microservice architecture (an advantage)
- Excellent communication and the ability to manage small projects
Special Position Requirements
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, regular working hours are 8-9 AM to 17-18 PM, the working hours are pretty flexible. Since the team is distributed between EMEA and US most of the meetings will occur during the morning.
- Travel: Might need to travel up to 5 times a year for team meetings or conferences.
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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between
Total Target Cash (TTC) 97,480.23 - 183,600.59 USD AnnualThis reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.
(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please reach out to your HR Shared Service, 1st Point)
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program
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What We Do
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
