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The Role
Senior Software Engineer responsible for metrics collection and ingestion across customer-host agents, Kubernetes nodes, and backend services. The role focuses on performance, scalability, correctness, distributed systems, technical design, and cross-functional collaboration. Candidates need strong systems-programming experience in Rust, Go, or C/C++, familiarity with Linux internals and observability, and experience building robust performance-sensitive software. Participation in an on-call rotation is required.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 join a cross-functional team that owns metrics collection and ingestion end to end, from the agent running on customer hosts and Kubernetes nodes to ingestion and processing in the Sysdig backend.
- Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will solve performance, scalability and correctness problems across the whole pipeline.
- You will lead technical design for features across the agent and backend, and collaborate with product and design on specifications and timelines.
- You will be part of a team whose main goal is to work together to build the best product we can. We enjoy what we do and we always aim to get better.
- You will take part in an on-call rotation to handle urgent issues.
What you will bring with you
- Advanced coding skills, with 5+ years of professional experience in at least one of Rust, Go or C/C++, and willingness to learn and work across different technologies.
- Solid systems-programming background: Linux internals, processes, control groups, networking and file I/O. Experience with eBPF, kernel-level instrumentation or container runtimes (containerd, CRI-O, Docker) is a strong plus.
- Experience building performance-sensitive software that runs on customer infrastructure: resource-bounded, robust to partial failures, and safe to run privileged.
- Familiarity with distributed systems: horizontally scalable services, and/or event-driven architectures.
- Familiarity with observability tools and telemetry is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes is a strong plus. Experience with cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus.
What we look for
- Collaboration: The ability to excel in a cross-team environment, contributing to both technical and product discussions.
- Growth Mindset: A willingness to participate in professional development to stay current with industry trends.
- Communication: 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
The annual compensation range for this full-time position is between €54,000 and €68,000. 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.
The national collective bargaining agreement (CCNL) applied by Sysdig is CCNL Terziario-Confcommercio.
The national collective bargaining agreement (CCNL) applied by Sysdig is CCNL Terziario-Confcommercio.
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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Skills Required
- 5+ years of professional experience with Rust, Go, C, or C++
- Advanced coding skills in at least one of Rust, Go, or C/C++
- Solid systems-programming background covering Linux internals, processes, control groups, networking, and file I/O
- Experience building performance-sensitive software for customer infrastructure
- Familiarity with horizontally scalable services or event-driven architectures
- Ability to collaborate across technical and product teams
- Fluency in English
- Experience with eBPF, kernel-level instrumentation, or container runtimes such as containerd, CRI-O, or Docker
- Familiarity with observability tools and telemetry
- Familiarity with Kubernetes
- Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure
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The Company
What We Do
Sysdig delivers cloud security the right way with open innovation, agentic AI, and the uncompromising truth of runtime. In a world of black boxes and blind spots, Sysdig helps security and development teams prevent, detect, and respond to threats in the moment. AI is only as powerful as the signals it receives, and Sysdig Sage™ – the first agentic AI analyst for cloud security – is fueled by the deepest runtime intelligence in the industry. It doesn’t just observe. It reasons and acts with the context, speed, and precision that modern teams need to build and defend innovation in real time. Founded by the creators of Falco and Wireshark, Sysdig is trusted by more than 60% of the Fortune 500 and is built for those who refuse to compromise on security.
Why Work With Us
Sysdig's global expansion is fueled by our dedicated "Sysdiggers," known for collaboration, innovation, & transparency. With a diverse, international presence, we value every voice & are committed to our core values. We prioritize well-being with a top-tier benefits package. Join us to empower our team, thrive, & deliver our best work globally.
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