Full Stack Software Engineer

Illumio; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumio, located in Sunnyvale, California, is seeking a Full-Stack Engineer to contribute to building scalable user-facing applications. You will own features throughout their development lifecycle and partner across teams to enhance user experiences.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of professional experience in software engineering, expertise in frontend frameworks like React, and a strong foundation in backend technologies such as Node.js. This role offers dynamic challenges in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of professional experience in full-stack or UI-focused software engineering.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and distributed system communication patterns.
• Experience with modern build systems, CI/CD pipelines, and frontend tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver full-stack features across frontend and backend systems.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Management, Design, and backend teams.
• Monitor application performance and proactively resolve production issues.

Skills

Frontend development (React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3)

Backend services (Node.js, TypeScript)

RESTful API design

CI/CD pipelines

Performance optimization

Version control (Git)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Location

Sunnyvale, California — 5 days a week in-office

About the role

As a Full-Stack Engineer, you will contribute to building scalable, performant, and intuitive user-facing applications while partnering across engineering, product, and design to deliver seamless end-to-end experiences. You will own features through the full development lifecycle—from design and implementation to deployment and operational excellence while helping shape the future of Illumio’s user experience and platform capabilities.

Your Impact

• Design, develop, and deliver full-stack features across frontend and backend systems, taking ownership from concept through production deployment
• Build scalable and responsive web applications using modern frontend frameworks and distributed backend services
• Contribute to architecture decisions, including frontend infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, build systems, and application design patterns
• Own end-to-end quality, including unit, functional, and integration testing, ensuring robust and resilient software delivery
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Management, Design, and backend teams to refine requirements and deliver high-impact features
• Optimize user workflows and application performance, ensuring accessibility, responsiveness, and usability across platforms
• Develop and integrate APIs and services to enable seamless communication across distributed systems
• Monitor application performance, define metrics, and proactively identify and resolve production issues
• Continuously improve code quality, maintainability, and developer experience through best practices and tooling

Your Toolkit

• 3–5+ years of professional experience in full-stack or UI-focused software engineering
• Strong frontend experience with React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Experience building backend services and APIs using Node.js, TypeScript, or similar technologies
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and distributed system communication patterns
• Experience with modern build systems, CI/CD pipelines, and frontend tooling
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Understanding of performance optimization, browser rendering, and debugging techniques
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and best practices across frontend and backend layers
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Master’s preferred)

Bonus Points

• Experience building microservices or service-oriented architectures
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0+) and inclusive design practices
• Experience with frontend performance monitoring and metrics (INP, latency optimization)
• Exposure to large-scale SaaS platforms or cybersecurity products
• Experience working closely with design systems and component libraries

Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions drives our success and makes us stronger together. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a diverse culture and emphasizing inclusion and belonging.

This position involves access to software/technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Illumio will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.