Senior Open Source Engineer

Sysdig; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra days off

Mental health support

Great compensation package

Job summary

Sysdig is at the forefront of cloud security, delivering real-time attack detection and runtime insights. We build, maintain, and contribute to Falco and other open source projects, inviting engineers to collaborate, fix bugs, and release new features.

We seek experienced software engineers with strong C/C++, Golang, and Rust skills, plus Linux/eBPF, containers, and Kubernetes experience. Join a globally distributed team and help secure cloud-native environments.

Qualifications

• Solid programming skills in C/C++, Golang and Rust.
• Contribution to open source projects.
• Experience with Linux, eBPF, containers and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Develop new technologies within Falco, OSS Sysdig, and Open Source projects.
• Contribute as a maintainer and help users adopt the tools.
• Fix reported bugs and assist with releases and automation.
• Engage with the community via Slack and GitHub and speak at conferences.
• Write technical blogs on open source technologies.

Skills

C/C++

Golang

Rust

Tools

Linux

eBPF

Containers

Kubernetes

Job description

In the cloud, every second counts. On the leading edge of security, Sysdig stops attacks in real-time by instantly detecting changes in cloud security risk with runtime insights and open source Falco. Trusted by a large enterprise customer base, we are a well-funded startup, passionate open source enthusiasts at heart, and problem-solvers who are building and delivering powerful solutions to secure cloud-native applications.

We have an organizational focus on delivering value to customers. We appreciate diverse opinions and open dialogue to spur ideas and we believe in working together to achieve our goals. We're an international company that understands how to cultivate an inclusive environment across all teams.

And we're a great place to work too - we've been named a “Best Places to Work” by Inc, the San Francisco Business Time, and Built In, with recognitions ranging from “Best Benefits” to a “Best Company for Happiness”.

We are looking for driven team members who want to join us on our mission to lead cloud security globally. Does this sound like the right place for you?

What you will do:

• You will develop exciting pieces of new technology within Falco, OSS Sysdig, their libraries, and our Open Source projects
• You will become a contributor and possibly a maintainer of these open source projects
• You will help users and adopters get up to speed with these tools and help fix reported bugs
• You will be responsible for making releases and working on modern automation
• You will engage with the community via Slack and GitHub, participate in conferences like Kubecon, deliver technical talks, and write blogs on open source technologies, such as the Linux kernel, Falco, and Sysdig

What you will bring with you:

• Solid programming skills in the following programming languages: C/C++, Golang, Rust
• Contribution to open source projects
• Linux, eBPF, Containers, and Kubernetes experience

What we look for:

• 5 years of experience as Software Engineer in cloud native or security domains
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

When you join Sysdig, you can expect:

• Extra days off to prioritize your well-being
• Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app
• Great compensation package

Some of our Hiring Managers are globally distributed, an English version of your CV will be appreciated.

Sysdig values a diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Sysdig is an equal-opportunity employer. Sysdig does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.