Senior Software Engineer - C++ Linux & Cloud Workload Security

SentinelOne; United States; On-site; USD 128,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible time off

Paid holidays and sick time

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Wellness coach

Home office allowance

Job summary

SentinelOne is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to work on Linux security. Your role will involve exploring new technologies and designing scalable detection capabilities across our AI-native platform. If you're driven by curiosity and committed to learning, you'll thrive in this environment. The position offers a competitive salary in the range of $128,000—$176,000, depending on location. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the field of cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Experience in Linux security.
• Ability to explore new technologies and design solutions from the ground up.
• Commitment to continuous learning and curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Explore new technologies and design/build solutions.
• Drive scalable detection capabilities and infrastructure.

Skills

Linux security

AI tools and concepts

Curiosity & continuous learning

Job description

Our Purpose

At SentinelOne, we are driven by a clear purpose: to give the advantage to those who secure our future. As AI reshapes how organizations build, operate, and innovate, the responsibility to protect them becomes more critical than ever. When you join SentinelOne, your work helps protect global enterprises, critical infrastructure, and the technologies shaping tomorrow. If you are motivated by meaningful challenges and want your impact to be real, measurable, and global, you will find purpose here.

About Us

SentinelOne is a company at the intersection of AI and security, pioneering a new operating model for cybersecurity. Our AI-native platform unifies protection across endpoint, cloud, identity, data, and AI systems to deliver autonomous detection and response with clarity and speed. By combining real-time analytics, intelligent automation, and a unified data foundation, we reduce noise, simplify complexity, and empower security teams to focus on what truly matters.

Our teams are builders, problem-solvers, and innovators committed to shaping the future of security. If you are excited to solve hard problems alongside talented, mission‑driven people, we invite you to help us build a safer future for humanity.

What Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for people who are relentlessly curious and committed to continuous learning. AI is reshaping every function across our business, and we enable every team member, regardless of role or level, to build fluency in AI tools and concepts. Those who thrive here actively seek out new solutions, experiment thoughtfully, and apply what they learn to drive better, faster, smarter outcomes.

As a Senior Software Engineer with experience in Linux security, you will explore new technologies, design and build solutions from the ground up, and drive scalable detection capabilities and infrastructure across our platform.

Why SentinelOne?

AI is redefining how the world operates and rewriting the rules of security in real time, and SentinelOne was built for this moment. From day one, we architected an AI-native platform designed to operate at machine speed, not as an add‑on to legacy systems but as the foundation itself. If you want to build where innovation and impact move together, this is that place.

Equity & Rewards

• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Time Off & Wellbeing

• Flexible time off
• Paid company holidays and paid sick time
• Gender‑neutral parental leave
• Grandparent leave

Insurance & Financial Security

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Health and dependent care FSA
• Voluntary benefits (hospital, accident, critical illness)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• ARAG pre‑paid legal
• Nationwide pet insurance
• Cancer Care program
• Global business travel medical insurance

Work Perks & Flexibility

• Home office allowance
• Mobile phone reimbursement

Wellness & Lifestyle

• Wellness coach
• Wellness/gym reimbursement
• Fertility coverage
• Adoption & surrogacy reimbursement

This U.S. role has a base pay range that will vary based on the location of the candidate. For some locations, a different pay range may apply. If so, this range will be provided to you during the recruiting process. You can also reach out to the recruiter with any questions.

Base Salary Range

$128,000—$176,000 USD

SentinelOne is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

SentinelOne participates in the E-Verify Program for all U.S. based roles.