Senior Software Engineer Go, WAF – Isovalent
Meet the Team
Isovalent, now part of Cisco, is the company founded by the creators of Cilium and eBPF. Cisco Isovalent builds open-source software and enterprise solutions solving networking, security, and observability needs for modern cloud native infrastructure. The flagship technology, Cilium, is the choice of numerous, industry-leading, global organizations.
We believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that every employee contributes to our success, and we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission to deliver exceptional products and services.
Your Impact
Cisco Isovalent is seeking a skilled and experienced Software Engineer to develop a Go-based control plane within Kubernetes, with a focus on traffic security. You will be responsible for building and enhancing a Kubernetes-native control plane to provide seamless management of our eBPF datapath, enabling a secure traffic management in cloud and hybrid enterprise environments. You will work with a highly collaborative and skilled team to build solutions that advance the next generation of networking and security in Kubernetes environments.
Design and develop a Go-based control plane managing our enterprise-grade traffic security engine.
Develop APIs, tools, and custom resources to streamline secure traffic management, scaling, and failover within Kubernetes environments.
Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve performance, reliability, and security issues in the control and dataplane.
Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and contribute to technical documentation.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Computer Science degree, or related fields
5+ years of experience in Go
Experience with Kubernetes, Cloud Native workloads and/or distributed systems
Experience developing and operating traffic security solutions like WAF, IDS/IPS
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge about Linux systems design, security and/or networking, Linux kernel
Desire to write high quality and efficient code
Experience designing and implementing APIs
A public track record of open-source code commits is a plus
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of experience in Go
- Experience with Kubernetes, Cloud Native workloads and/or distributed systems
- Experience developing and operating traffic security solutions like WAF, IDS/IPS
- Knowledge about Linux systems design, security and/or networking, Linux kernel
- Desire to write high quality and efficient code
- Experience designing and implementing APIs
- Public track record of open-source code commits
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support via an EAP, and access to on-site or virtual health centers indicate robust healthcare offerings. Wellness programs, fitness resources, and specialized services further reinforce coverage depth.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, a global minimum for paid parental leave, and unique programs like company-wide recharge days and paid volunteer time expand time-away options. Additional offerings such as Critical Time Off and adoption assistance add flexibility for life events.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Restricted stock units and a discounted employee stock purchase plan are meaningful elements of total compensation. The prominence of equity can materially augment overall pay packages alongside salary and bonuses.
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