Staff Software Engineer

Nozomi Networks; Mendrisio; Presencial; CHF 100.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health & Wellness

Financial benefits

Work-Life Balance

Flexible Time-Off

Descripción de la vacante

Nozomi Networks, based in Mendrisio, Switzerland, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and evolution of their OT/IoT cybersecurity platform.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in building large-scale distributed systems, exhibit strong leadership across teams, and have proficiency in one or more core programming languages. This role offers a dynamic opportunity in a collaborative environment with a focus on engineering excellence.

Benefits include health & wellness programs, work-life balance, and unparalleled flexible time-off.

Formación

• Experience designing and building large-scale distributed systems in production.
• Expertise in one core language: Golang, C++, Python, or Ruby.
• Proven track record of technical leadership beyond team boundaries.
• Deep understanding of system design, algorithms, and data structures.
• Experience with modern backend architectures and service-oriented systems.
• Solid background in automated testing strategies (TDD, BDD).
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, UDP, etc.).
• Ability to operate in high-trust, high-confidentiality environments.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design and evolution of distributed systems.
• Drive architecture decisions for scalability and performance.
• Own cross-team initiatives aligning engineering efforts.
• Identify and reduce technical debt systematically.
• Act as a technical multiplier, mentoring engineers.
• Define best practices in software design and testing.
• Collaborate with Product, SRE, and Security teams.
• Ensure effective delivery in an agile environment.
• Take ownership of mission-critical features and services.

Conocimientos

Golang

C++

Python

Ruby

System design

Agile methodologies

PostgreSQL

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Descripción del empleo

About Nozomi Networks

Nozomi Networks builds the future of OT and IoT cybersecurity, defending the world’s largest organizations and critical infrastructure in more than 68 countries.

Our AI‑powered cybersecurity platform secures operational technology and Internet of Things infrastructures for enterprises and government entities across energy, manufacturing, transportation, resources, and critical infrastructure.

Staff Software Engineer

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our engineering organization and play a key role in shaping the architecture, scalability, and long‑term evolution of our platform.

As a Staff Engineer you will operate at both a technical leadership and hands‑on engineering level, driving complex initiatives across teams while setting a high bar for engineering excellence. You will own critical areas of the system, influence architectural decisions, and mentor engineers, while delivering impactful features and platform improvements at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of distributed systems that power our OT/IoT cybersecurity platform
• Drive architecture decisions with a long‑term perspective on scalability, performance, and maintainability
• Own cross‑team initiatives, aligning engineering efforts with product and business priorities
• Identify and systematically reduce technical debt, improving system reliability and developer productivity
• Act as a technical multiplier, mentoring engineers and raising the bar on design, code quality, and operational excellence
• Define and champion best practices in software design, testing, and observability
• Collaborate closely with Product, SRE, and Security teams to deliver end‑to‑end solutions
• Influence and improve engineering processes, ensuring effective delivery in a fast‑paced agile environment
• Take ownership of mission‑critical features and services, from concept through production and beyond
• Embody Nozomi Networks’ cultural pillars, promoting transparency, trust, and accountability

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing and building large‑scale distributed systems in production environments
• Strong expertise in at least one core language: Golang, C++, Python, or Ruby
• Proven track record of technical leadership beyond team boundaries
• Deep understanding of system design, algorithms, and data structures
• Experience with modern backend architectures, APIs, and service‑oriented systems
• Solid background in automated testing strategies (TDD, BDD, integration testing)
• Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript and React is a plus
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and data modeling is a plus
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, UDP, etc.) is highly valuable
• Experience working in Agile environments with cross‑functional collaboration
• Ability to operate in high‑trust, high‑confidentiality environments

AI Proficiency

Candidates should have demonstrable experience using AI‑enabled tools as part of their day‑to‑day work activities to improve efficiency, quality, or decision‑making. They should also be able to work effectively with AI‑assisted tools while applying sound professional judgement and maintaining accountability for all outputs.

Global Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Financial
• Work‑Life Balance
• Unparalleled Flexible Time‑Off

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are part of our core beliefs. Diversity of thought, background and culture broadens our knowledge of the world and helps us learn, grow, and gain new perspectives.

Background Verification

Successful candidates will be subjected to background verification checks.