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Tenable

Staff Software Engineer

Posted 13 Days Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in US
188K-282K Annually
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in US
188K-282K Annually
Senior level
Design, develop, test, and maintain cloud-native, scalable search and distributed system features. Contribute to architecture, ensure reliability, scalability, and security of global cloud infrastructure. Troubleshoot production issues, optimize performance, collaborate with product and UX, and mentor junior engineers.
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Who is Tenable?

Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. Over 40,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 50 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Come be part of our journey!

What makes Tenable such a great place to work?

Ask a member of our team and they’ll answer, “Our people!” We work together to build and innovate best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for our customers; all while creating a culture of belonging, respect, and excellence where we can be our best selves. When you’re part of our #OneTenable team, you can expect to partner with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry, and have the support and resources you need to do work that truly matters. We deliver results that exceed expectations and we win together!

Your role:

*Remote Position

Tenable is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our core product engineering team. Focused on designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-based, state-of-the-art search solutions on top of our customers’ ever-evolving landscape of infrastructure in a scalable way. Be a part of a team to work on implementing and maintaining a highly scalable, highly reliable cloud-native user interface and underlying microservices which utilize modern technologies and programming languages.

Specifically, job duties and responsibilities will include the following:

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain software features for cloud-based applications and distributed systems. 
  • Contribute to system design and architecture, including evaluating technical solutions, defining technical specifications, and ensuring scalability, reliability, and security of global cloud infrastructure.
  • Participate in the ongoing development and optimization of distributed systems supporting cybersecurity technologies for enterprise customers.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends, and apply relevant advancements to improve system performance and product capabilities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, UX Design, and other stakeholders, to define requirements, iterate on product features, and ensure timely delivery of software releases.
  • Troubleshoot and debug production issues and implement required performance optimizations.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.

What You’ll Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science or other directly related field of study; Plus 8 years (96 months) of work experience in the job offered or other closely related positions. Experiences may be concurrent.

#LI-DNI

This is the base pay range for this position. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, location and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. Employees are also eligible for variable compensation in addition to base pay (commission for sales roles, bonus for non-sales roles), depending on company and individual performance. Tenable also offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits which include: medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings with company match; an employee stock purchase plan; an employee referral program; flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); education assistance; parental leave; paid time off (PTO); company-paid holidays; health and wellness events; and community programs.

US Pay Range
$188,000$282,000 USD

We’re committed to promoting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Tenable - through all equal employment opportunity laws and regulations at the international, federal, state and local levels.  If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact [email protected] for further assistance.

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