Staff Engineer – Netwrix Directory Manager

About Us

At Netwrix, our mission is to revolutionize data security by placing identity at the core - providing unparalleled visibility and control. Engineered and supported by over 900 highly talented, motivated employees and hundreds of trusted partners in nearly every geography, Netwrix solutions are relied upon daily by security professionals across more than 13,500 organizations in over 100 countries around the world.

Over the past two decades, Netwrix has expanded its market presence through innovation, organic growth, and strategic acquisitions, and are proud to be backed by renowned private equity firms, TA Associates and Centerbridge Partners. Netwrix maintains a global presence, fostering a remote-first work environment while encouraging and facilitating frequent face-to-face interaction with colleagues, customers, and partners.

Position Overview 

We’re seeking a Staff Engineer to help lead the technical evolution of Netwrix Directory Manager (NDM) - a key solution within our identity governance and administration (IGA) portfolio.

As a Staff Engineer, you’ll play a central role in guiding the architectural modernization of NDM toward a scalable, secure, and cloud-native SaaS platform. You’ll partner closely with the Engineering Manager and Director to define technical direction, establish standards, and ensure engineering execution aligns with product and business objectives.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role for a senior technologist who thrives on solving complex problems, mentoring engineers, and elevating the technical maturity of a growing product team.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the design and implementation of complex systems and services within the NDM platform.
• Provide architectural guidance and code-level support during design and development
• Assist NDM Product manager to asses features scope and architectural alignment on clients requests
• Drive improvements in scalability, reliability, performance, and security.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies, frameworks, and best practices to support cloud transformation.
• Partner with the Engineering Manager and Director to define NDM’s technical direction, architecture, and modernization strategy.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams, product, and operations teams to ensure consistent delivery and technical alignment.
• Mentor and support other engineers, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.
• Contribute to cross-product identity initiatives and integration patterns as needed.
• Provide technical input for new customer contracts if needed, budget input and other on demand tasks as requested by direct supervisor

Qualifications & Experience 

Required: 

• Extensive experience developing and delivering enterprise-scale or cloud-based software systems (8+years of programing experience in following programming languages: C# or Java;  Python)
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, cloud architecture, and modern software design patterns.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Experience designing and implementing APIs and integrating complex systems.
• Ability to balance hands-on engineering with technical leadership and architectural vision.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop other engineers.

Preferred: 

• Experience leading architectural or modernization initiatives within SaaS or hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with Azure and related cloud services, Golang as programing language (or willingness to learn)
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures, microservices, or containerized systems.
• Experience with CI/CD, observability, and operational reliability practices.
• Background in identity, access management, or IGA domains.
• Experience with data security, compliance, or regulated enterprise software.
• Practical exposure to cloud migration or platform refactoring.
• Experience influencing cross-team technical strategy in distributed organizations.
• Interest in leveraging AI-assisted development tools or automation to accelerate delivery.

Our Values

At Netwrix, our values guide every action:

• Next-Level Customer Focus -Customers first, always. We listen, protect, and go the extra mile— because their success is our mission.
• Excellence - We set high standards and take pride in delivering exceptional results. We celebrate wins, seek constant improvement, and address shortcomings professionally.
• Transparent Ownership - We celebrate our successes, own up to our mistakes, communicate openly, and face challenges head-on with a genuine commitment to doing the right thing.
• Winning with Clear Thinking - We value clarity, find straightforward solutions to complex problems, and make swift, effective decisions.
• Relentless Innovation - We continually seek better ways to serve our customers and stay ahead. We foster creative thinking, and we embrace new approaches. 
• Industry-Leading Expertise - We take pride in our expertise and continuously seek to learn and share knowledge, striving to be the trusted experts our customers rely on.
• eXceptional Together - We believe in the power of collaboration and diverse perspectives. By valuing each other’s strengths, we achieve outcomes that surpass individual contributions.

Join us in a culture where integrity, respect, and hard work are foundational. Be part of a team dedicated to making a lasting impact.

Why You’ll Love Working at Netwrix

• Competitive Health Benefits
• Continuous Learning and Development Opportunities
• Team-Oriented, Collaborative, and Innovative Work Environment
• Regular Company Town Halls to Keep You Informed
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Advancement

We pride ourselves on a culture that truly values employee input across various backgrounds and experiences. We look forward to welcoming new talent who can help us further our mission.

Netwrix Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers (EEO) and welcome all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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