Senior Software Engineer (Framework)

ExtraHop; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Professional Development Budget

Healthcare benefits

Commuter benefits

On-site collaboration spaces

Job summary

ExtraHop is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Framework team in Seattle. You will own complex development challenges, design and ship high-performance services, and drive architecture decisions with cross-functional partners to scale core products.

You will work on protocol parsing, metrics, and data storage, focusing on reliability and security while mentoring others and contributing to a culture of engineering excellence in a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, STEM, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience designing and delivering production software.
• Strong command of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Proven ability to build and maintain performance-critical systems.
• Experience with network protocols and TCP/IP stack.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize core Framework services with focus on performance and reliability.
• Work across networking layers to extend protocol support and scalability.
• Collaborate in agile sprints, review code, and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Go

Python

Linux systems

Networking fundamentals

Multithreading

Performance optimization

Debugging with gdb

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GDB

coredumps

Job description

• As a Senior Software Engineer on the Framework team, you will take ownership of complex development challenges, lead technical design within your area, and play a meaningful role in shaping how we build and scale the systems that power ExtraHop’s core products
• You will work closely with cross-functional partners in Engineering, Product, and Security to deliver customer-facing features that enable detection, visibility, and automation at scale
• This role is ideal for an engineer who brings technical depth, exercises sound judgment independently, and is motivated to grow their impact through excellent engineering and active collaboration
• Our team builds high-performance network detection and monitoring systems that operate at scale across increasingly complex protocols and data volumes. Our services and features are written primarily in C and C++ with a focus on security, scalability, stability, and reliability
• Our team is focussed on enhancing, maintaining and optimizing core components of the system and functional areas related to protocol parsing, metrics publishing, continuous packet capture and Time Series DB
• This role focuses on designing and optimizing these core systems with an emphasis on performance, reliability and deep protocol awareness
• You will work on next generation initiatives including scaling and performance improvement efforts, evolution of our data storage architecture (custom to open-source based) and early steps towards a cloud enabled model
• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance services for ExtraHop’s core Framework systems, taking ownership of moderately complex to complex features with limited guidance
• Work across networking layers to implement and enhance protocol support
• Participate actively in technical design discussions, contribute to architecture decisions within your team, and author clear technical documentation for your work
• Engage fully in agile development processes, including sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives; hold a high bar for code quality and test coverage
• Collaborate with Product and cross-functional engineering partners such as platform , infrastructure and cloud teams to translate business requirements into well-scoped, scalable engineering solutions
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve production and performance issues independently; conduct root-cause analysis and implement preventive measures
• Contribute to platform modernization efforts and help evaluate and adopt new technologies or frameworks in partnership with senior and principal engineers
• Participate in on-call rotations and improve system observability, reliability and operational readiness
• Mentor junior engineers through code pairing, reviews, and knowledge-sharing; actively contribute to a strong team learning culture

Benefits

• Walking distance to restaurants, shops, and the waterfront
• Cafe for vibing, gaming, and recharging between meetings
• Collaboration spaces designed for both focused work and team brainstorming
• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Craft beer on tap for celebrations and team gatherings
• Mentorship | Connect with experienced leaders across the organization who can guide your career development
• Internal Mobility | Career growth happens in multiple directions — move up, across functions, or to new locations as opportunities arise
• Professional Development Budget or Tuition Reimbursement | Financial support for continuing education, certifications, and degree programs relevant to your career. Annual budget for conferences, courses, workshops, and learning resources
• Family-Inclusive Benefits | Healthcare coverage that extends to domestic partners, spouses, and dependents
• Family Medical Leave | Extended leave options for family caregiving, medical situations, and life transitions
• Parental Leave | Generous paid parental leave for new parents, because welcoming a new family member is a life-changing moment
• Employee Referral Program | Generous referral bonuses when you help us find great talent; your network matters
• Financial Planning Resources | Access to financial wellness programs and planning tools to help you make informed decisions about your future
• Performance Incentives | Bonus or commission opportunities based on role and performance
• Competitive Compensation | Market-rate salaries benchmarked against data to ensure you’re paid fairly for your expertise and impact
• Competitive Compensation | Market-rate salaries benchmarked against data to ensure you’re paid fairly for your expertise and impact
• Commuter Benefits | Commuter benefits to make your journey to a local office easier
• Life & Disability Insurance | Company-provided life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your loved ones
• Wellness Program | Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), gym membership discounts, and resources to support your physical and mental well-being
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage | Health and Wellness benefits to fit your needs
• Team Events & Offsites | Regular team gatherings, department offsites, and company-wide celebrations to build connections
• Global Collaboration | Work with teammates around the globe. Bring your perspective to a truly international team
• Voluntary Time Off | 3 community service days each year to give back to causes you care about
• Paid Company Holidays | Enjoy time with family and friends during major holidays
• Remote & Hybrid Work Options | Work where you work best. We support remote, hybrid, and in-office arrangements based on your role and preference
• Flexible Time Off | PTO policies that trust you to manage your time and recharge when you need it most

• Proven ability to debug complex issues (eg. using gdb, coredumps, performance tools)Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, STEM, or a related field requiring systematic and analytical thinkingExperience developing on Linux Systems (multi threading, memory management, IPC etc)5+ years of professional experience designing and delivering production softwareProven ability to build and maintain performance critical systemsStrong command of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles, with the ability to decompose complex problems into clear, actionable engineering tasksStrong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, packet processing etc)Self-starter who can operate independently, manage competing priorities, and drive work to completion with minimal oversightExcellent collaborator and communicator with a growth mindset and customer-first orientationStrong expertise in C and C++ and other languages such as Go and PythonExperience with network protocols (eg. HTTP, SMB, Kerberos, TLS, Microsoft protocols or similar)Scripting experience (Python or similar)Experience with observability, on-call practices and production systemsExposure to cloud platforms (AWS preferred) or distributed systems