New Software Engineer III | Security (Fully Remote)

ExtraHop; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Job summary

ExtraHop Networks, Inc. is seeking a software engineer to support Threat Research and Detection Engineering by building tools and automation that scale our security platform.

You will develop internal systems, including deployment pipelines and threat intelligence ingestion, and work with network data to improve code quality with engineers. The role requires a BS in CS or equivalent with 5+ years of software experience, strong Python skills, and solid networking knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent, with 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Solid knowledge of Python and networking fundamentals (OSI model, L2-L7 protocols).
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Support Threat Research and Detection Engineering teams by providing tools and automation.
• Develop and support internal systems including software deployment pipelines and threat intelligence acquisition.
• Work with network data and collaborate with engineers on code quality and maintainability.

Skills

Python

Networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

tcpdump

tshark

Job description

• Support Threat Research and Detection Engineering teams by providing tools and automation.
• Develop and support internal systems including software deployment pipelines and threat intelligence acquisition.
• Work with network data and collaborate with engineers on code quality and maintainability.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent, with 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Solid knowledge of Python and networking fundamentals (OSI model, L2-L7 protocols).
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with network packet-level data using tshark, tcpdump, etc.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP and Layer 7 protocols.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage effective Day 1.
• 401(k) with employer match and flexible PTO.
• Parental leave and hybrid/remote work model.

ExtraHop

ExtraHop reveals what is happening in the very infrastructure that sustains businesses, ensuring network security and performance. With a culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and collaboration, the company is a leader in Network Detection and Response (NDR).