Sysdig

Senior Software Engineer (Vulnerability Management)

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3 Locations

Remote or Hybrid

Senior level

Cybersecurity

The leader in real-time cloud security

The Role

The Senior Software Engineer will build and manage features for vulnerability discovery and remediation, develop scalable services in Go, and participate in product re-architecture, handling security data throughout the software lifecycle.

Summary Generated by Built In

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:

Build and own features related to the discovery, analysis and remediation of vulnerabilities in hosts, Kubernetes and Cloud assets
Build distributed and scalable services in Go to process, store and analyze customer's asset metadata and runtime insights
Be a player of a major re-architecture of the Vulnerability Management product
Build microservices in Go to expose API to both internal and external use cases
Handle security related data as part of the software lifecycle

What you will bring with you:

Computer science fundamentals in design, data structures, and algorithms
Clean coding and automation practices
Experience with Go
5 years in a Backend Software Engineer role
Experience with technologies such as Postgres, Elastic, Redis

What we look for:

Analytical approach to take technical decisions in a traffic intensive and distributed architecture
Team player
Experience with technologies such as Postgres, Elastic, Redis

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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Top Skills

Elastic

Postgres

Redis

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The Company

HQ: San Francisco, CA

700 Employees

Year Founded: 2013

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.