Senior Staff Developer

Arctic Wolf Networks India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity for all employees

Flexible annual leave

Comprehensive private benefits plan

Job summary

Arctic Wolf Networks India Private Limited is seeking a Senior Staff Developer for its Network Appliance Team, focused on ending cyber risk. The role involves designing complex systems, mentoring teams, and driving implementation of key features.

The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in Linux environments and excellent communication skills. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, flexible leave, and equity options.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on experience building production software in a Linux environment.
• Expert understanding of networking fundamentals and network stack behavior.
• Proven track record designing and delivering complex systems and distributed architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and mentor across multiple teams and projects.
• Lead architectural design of complex systems across multiple components.
• Own and drive implementation of key systems and platform capabilities.

Skills

Hands-on experience in production software in Linux

Networking fundamentals

Designing complex systems

Mentoring engineers

Docker and containerization practices

Technical leadership

Identifying technical risks

Job description

Senior Staff Developer – Network Appliance Team

At Arctic Wolf, our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We are looking for a Senior Staff Developer to be part of making this happen.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and mentor across multiple teams and projects.
• Lead architectural design of complex systems spanning multiple components and teams.
• Own and drive implementation of key systems, features, and platform capabilities.
• Act as the technical mentor for the IDS team, guiding engineers of varying seniority levels.
• Evaluate technical trade‑offs, project risks, and architectural decisions to ensure strategic alignment.
• Resolve technical disagreements, align teams around shared design goals, and uphold best practices.
• Champion quality standards, code hygiene, performance, and maintainability.
• Contribute code where necessary to accelerate critical projects or unblock the team.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands‑on experience building production software in a Linux environment.
• Expert understanding of networking fundamentals, network stack behavior, and how devices interact with network traffic.
• Proven track record designing and delivering complex systems and distributed architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers across a wide range of experience levels.
• Deep knowledge of systems‑level software and Linux‑based development.
• Strong experience with Docker and containerization practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.
• Ability to identify technical risks, anticipate scaling challenges, and align architecture to business goals.

Bonus Experience

• Experience with device drivers, especially in network appliance contexts.
• Familiarity with IDS/IPS technologies and how they operate in real‑world networks.
• Understanding of network topologies and inter‑device interactions.
• Exposure to performance testing and tuning across the hardware/software boundary.
• Multi‑year experience working with AWS or other public cloud platforms.
• Background in cybersecurity, security operations, or related domains.

On‑Camera Interview Policy

To support a fair, transparent, and engaging interview experience, candidates interviewing remotely are expected to be on camera during all video interviews.

Benefits

• Equity for all employees.
• Flexible annual leave, paid holidays and volunteer days.
• Training and career development programs.
• Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical insurance for you and your family, life insurance (3x compensation), and personal accident insurance.
• Fertility support and paid parental leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities.