Sysdig

Software Engineer 2

Posted 2 Days Ago

2 Locations

In-Office or Remote

110K-138K Annually

Junior

Cybersecurity

The leader in real-time cloud security

The Role

Develop and maintain components for cloud security, manage CI infrastructure, assist customers with installation issues, and improve product lifecycle management.

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

Develop & maintain mechanisms to provide our customers a top-notch experience when it comes to adopting and installing our components both in cloud native and hosts environments (e.g. Ansible roles/playbooks, Kubernetes operators, Helm charts, etc.)
Design and implement a packaging and distribution framework that every other team in the company will use as a building block to ship their components (a.k.a. "agents") to our customers
Manage and improve the CI infrastructures, creating tools to automate processes.
Assist internal and external customers with host component installation or configuration issues, and use this information to create a feedback loop for improvement
Incorporate inputs from our Product team and customers to refine the lifecycle management of our products

What you will bring with you

Skill in Go programming language (with 2+ years of dev experience) from design to debugging
Software architecture and coding best practices
Proficiency with testing methodologies, such as unit testing and integration testing
Experience building automation to improve the efficiency and quality of deliverable (e.g.: building pipeline with GH Actions or Jenkins, creating CLI tools)

What we look for

You bring team ownership focus across all phases of development, from launch to maintenance
You bring a collaborative mindset that values trust in the team
You bring experience with large-scale technical projects

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 compensation range for this full-time position is between 110,000 and 138,000 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

Ansible

Github Actions

Helm

Jenkins

Kubernetes

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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.