Sysdig

Staff Software Engineer (Cloud Provider Team)

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3 Locations

Remote

Mid level

Cybersecurity

The leader in real-time cloud security

The Role

Lead the design and development of scalable backend APIs and services focusing on IBM Cloud, providing technical leadership and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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 report to the Engineering Manager
Lead the design and development of scalable, backend APIs and services that integrate with cloud services, with a focus on IBM Cloud
Collaborate with Product, Infrastructure, and Partner teams to understand requirements and design interfaces that are intuitive and maintainable
Guide the evolution of Sysdig's managed service capabilities in cloud environments, specifically IBM Cloud
Influence long-term architecture and technical direction for Sysdig's integrations with IBM Cloud (IAM, authn/authz, service-to-service patterns, resiliency)
Champion quality, simplicity, and clarity in system design, API design, and data modeling
Provide technical leadership through design reviews, mentorship, and raising engineering standards

Experience designing and building distributed backend systems and APIs (data-heavy or high-throughput systems are a plus)
Experience with cloud fundamentals (compute, networking, identity, security), with the ability to ramp quickly on IBM Cloud specifics
Experience with IAM and access patterns (OAuth/OIDC, JWT, RBAC/policy-based access); IBM Cloud IAM experience is a plus
Good grasp of SaaS operations and Kubernetes (deployments, scaling, observability and incident response mindset)
Development experience in Java, Go, or similar languages
Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL data stores (e.g., Postgres plus other database systems)

What you will bring with you

Understanding of API best practices: versioning, backward compatibility, consistency, and access control
We appreciate interest in Cloud Security (CSPM/CDR/CIEM), but do not require it.
Proficiency with standard engineering tools (CI/CD pipelines, version control, containerization)

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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Skills Required

Experience designing and building distributed backend systems and APIs
Experience with cloud fundamentals including compute, networking, identity, security
Experience with IAM and access patterns like OAuth/OIDC, JWT, RBAC
Good grasp of SaaS operations and Kubernetes
Development experience in Java, Go, or similar languages
Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL data stores

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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.