The job involves leading the design and development of core components for a data platform, implementing scalable data processing pipelines in Go, providing technical leadership, and participating in an on-call rotation.
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
- Lead the design and development of core components for the data platform, focusing on high-throughput data ingestion, transformation, and storage.
- Architect and implement robust, distributed, and scalable data processing pipelines in Go to ensure data quality and reliability.
- Define and drive the technical strategy and roadmap for the data platform, anticipating future data needs for product features and internal analytics.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers on the team.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to address urgent operational issues impacting data services.
What you will bring with you
- 8+ years in a software engineer role, with experience in a technical leadership capacity
- Extensive experience designing, building, and operating large-scale, distributed data processing systems and data pipelines.
- Deep knowledge of data architecture, storage, and access patterns
- Strong computer science fundamentals in design, data structures, and algorithms
- Clean coding and automation practices
What we look for
- Analytical approach to take technical decisions in a traffic intensive and distributed architecture
- Experience guiding technical direction and supporting the development of junior engineers
The U.S. annual compensation range for this full-time position is between 163,000 and 224,400 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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