Senior eBPF Engineer - Linux, Observability & Security

Proofpoint; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work environment

Annual wellness and community outreach days

Job summary

Proofpoint is seeking a Principal eBPF Developer in Indiana, Pennsylvania. This role requires deep expertise in eBPF and Linux systems programming, intending to enhance observability, networking, and security capabilities. Key responsibilities include designing and optimizing eBPF programs, guiding best practices, and collaborating on system design. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of software engineering experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency in C/C++. Competitive compensation and a flexible work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience with a strong Linux background.
• Deep expertise in eBPF, including writing, debugging, and optimizing programs.
• Strong knowledge of Linux kernel internals and networking stack.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize eBPF programs for various use cases.
• Guide best practices in eBPF development.
• Collaborate on system design leveraging eBPF.

Skills

eBPF programming

Linux systems

C/C++ programming

Kernel internals

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

BCC

libbpf

bpftrace

Job description

Proofpoint is seeking a Principal eBPF Developer in Indiana, Pennsylvania. This role requires deep expertise in eBPF and Linux systems programming, intending to enhance observability, networking, and security capabilities. Key responsibilities include designing and optimizing eBPF programs, guiding best practices, and collaborating on system design. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of software engineering experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency in C/C++. Competitive compensation and a flexible work environment are offered.