Sysdig

Senior Software Engineer

Posted 4 Days Ago

Hiring Remotely in USA

Remote

143K-197K Annually

Senior level

Cybersecurity

The leader in real-time cloud security

The Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design complex applications, manage projects, write clean code, and ensure the robustness of backend services with an emphasis on collaboration and best practices.

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

Reporting into the Sr. Engineering Manager you will architect efficient and reusable code that creates complex applications
You will design features built on top of our data architecture
You will contribute with high quality code and promote best practices around development
You will manage complex projects in close collaboration with Product Managers and other Software Engineers
You will participate in an on-call rotation to address any urgent issue

What you will bring with you

Solid experience with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
Hands-on experience with Go is a strong plus.
Experience with backend engineering fundamentals, including RESTful API design, microservice-based architectures, and modern communication protocols such as gRPC and GraphQL. Proficient in working both relational and NoSQL databases.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices
Experience writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure robustness and reliability of code
Focus on performance, security, and scalability while implementing features

What we look for

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
5+ years of experience developing scalable and secure Backend services
Team work and focus on collaboration

When you join Sysdig, you can expect:

Extra days off to prioritize your well-being
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% company match
Maternity and Parental Leave
Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app
Full health benefits package for you and your family

The U.S. annual salary range for this full-time position is between $143,000 and 196,900 USD/year. 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.

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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Top Skills

GraphQL

Grpc

Microservice

Nosql Databases

Relational Databases

Restful Api

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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.