Senior Software Engineer (Container Security)

Illumio; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dependent Savings Accounts

Life and Disability Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Voluntary Benefit Programs

Company Sponsored Wellness Program

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Retirement Savings

Equity Opportunities

Paid time off and Paid Holidays

Employee Incentive Program

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Job summary

Illumio in Sunnyvale is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help build the next generation of Zero Trust Segmentation. You will own features, design subsystems, and deliver scalable, secure solutions that protect the critical infrastructure of large enterprises.

You will work with a cutting-edge stack spanning Kubernetes-based platforms and distributed systems, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with field teams and customers to shape the product strategy.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, networking concepts, and debugging skills.
• Experience building large, distributed, and scalable software systems.
• Proficient in at least one higher‑level language such as Go, Python, Java, etc.
• 5+ years building distributed & scalable software systems.
• Experience with networking and security controls is a plus.
• Unix/Linux programming environment experience.
• Familiarity with, and passion for Kubernetes and related technologies.
• General TCP/IP networking knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Build a new, unprecedented way to orchestrate Zero Trust Segmentation down to the application / pod level, identifying easily blocking pathways of attacks in the container ecosystem.
• Understand and enhance modern container platforms such as Kubernetes, Istio, OpenShift, AKS, EKS, GKE etc
• Own and design critical features and subsystems, work out all the details, and defend the design before your peers
• Deliver a rock‑solid implementation that is elegant, simple, scalable, stable, secure, and supportable.
• Mentor junior engineers, new‑grads, and interns to help them grow as engineers and become productive members of the team
• Work with the field organization and key customers to shape this novel product

Skills

Data structures

Algorithms

Networking concepts

Debugging

Distributed systems

Go/Python/Java

Unix/Linux

Kubernetes

TCP/IP

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent

Master's degree a plus

Tools

Kubernetes

Istio

OpenShift

Docker

Job description

Responsibilities

• Our Engineering team is driven by a culture that thrives on visionary leadership, autonomy, and ownership, creating a dynamic synergy that drives us forward in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity
• When you join our team, you become part of the leader in Zero Trust Segmentation. You’ll work with a cutting‑edge technology stack that spans operating systems, distributed applications, and immersive UI/visualization tools
• We’re shaping the future of cybersecurity. And together, we will continue to build world‑class products—led by people with different perspectives, backgrounds, and a commitment to innovation in a time when the world faces its greatest cybersecurity threats in history
• You will build a new, unprecedented way to orchestrate Zero Trust Segmentation down to the application / pod level, identifying easily blocking pathways of attacks in the container ecosystem
• You will understand and enhance modern container platforms such as Kubernetes, Istio, OpenShift, AKS, EKS, GKE etc
• You will have the opportunity to own and design critical features and subsystems, work out all the details, and defend the design before your peers
• You will deliver a rock‑solid implementation that is elegant, simple, scalable, stable, secure, and supportable. Our product protects the critical infrastructure of large enterprises. It must work
• You will also mentor junior engineers, new‑grads, and interns to help them grow as engineers and become productive members of the team
• You will have the opportunity to work with the field organization and key customers to shape this novel product

Benefits

• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
• Life and Disability Programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Company Sponsored Wellness Program
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Retirement Savings
• Equity Opportunities
• Paid time off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Incentive Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, networking concepts, and debugging skills
• Experience building large, distributed, and scalable software systems
• Proficient in at least one higher‑level language such as Go, Python, Java, etc
• 5+ years building distributed & scalable software systems
• Experience with networking and security controls is a plus
• Bachelor’s in computer science or equivalent degree. Master’s degree a plus
• Unix/Linux programming environment experience
• Familiarity with, and passion for Kubernetes and related technologies
• General TCP/IP networking knowledge
• 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