Senior Software Engineer, Security Products

DigitalOcean; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

DigitalOcean in the United States, Oregon is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Security Products to help design, build, and maintain security infrastructure protecting the platform and customers. This role emphasizes real-time threat detection, secure APIs, and cloud-scale security systems.

You will work with real-time detection engines using Flink and Kafka, develop Go and Node.js microservices, and drive security features across Kubernetes-based platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering, with security product experience.
• Expert-level Go and strong JavaScript/Node.js skills.
• Proven track record in high-throughput, scalable systems with large data needs.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and production-grade data streaming.
• Strong Kubernetes expertise for security workloads at scale.
• IaC experience with Terraform/Helm; cloud platform knowledge (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Experience handling millions of events per second and security tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop real-time security detection engines with Flink and Kafka for threat detection at cloud scale.
• Build high-performance security APIs and microservices using Go and JavaScript/Node.js.
• Implement streaming analytics for security event correlation, anomaly detection, and threat intel.
• Architect security solutions running on Kubernetes at hyperscale.
• Develop data pipelines processing petabytes of logs, network traffic, and telemetry.
• Lead technical design for complex security platform features from conception to production.
• Collaborate with security researchers, threat analysts, and cloud platform teams.
• Mentor junior engineers on security engineering best practices and cloud-native development.

Skills

Go

JavaScript/Node.js

Security engineering

Kubernetes

Apache Flink

Kafka

Cloud platforms

Terraform/Helm

Data processing

Job description

Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you'll find your place here. We value winning together—while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is passionate about startups fueling the next wave of AI innovation.

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our Security Products team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining robust security products and infrastructure that protect Digital Ocean's platform and our customers' data. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about solving complex security challenges at scale.

What you'll do

• Design and develop real-time security detection engines using Apache Flink and Kafka for threat detection at cloud scale
• Build high-performance security APIs and microservices using Go and JavaScript/Node.js
• Implement streaming analytics for security event correlation, anomaly detection, and threat intelligence
• Architect and implement security solutions running on Kubernetes at hyperscale
• Develop security data pipelines processing petabytes of logs, network traffic, and telemetry data
• Lead technical design for complex security platform features from conception to production
• Collaborate with security researchers, threat analysts, and cloud platform teams
• Mentor junior engineers on security engineering best practices and cloud-native development

What we'll expect from you

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with significant exposure to building products at security companies or within security functions.
• Expert-level Go and strong JavaScript/Node.js skills
• Proven track record of designing and implementing high-throughput, scalable systems with large data requirements
• Deep understanding of distributed systems: consensus, replication, partitioning, and consistency - Production Apache Flink and advanced Kafka experience processing high-volume event streams.
• Deep Kubernetes expertise running security-critical workloads at scale
• Cloud platform experience (AWS, GCP, Azure) with understanding of cloud security models, infrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform, Helm, Chef)
• Experience building systems handling millions of events per second
• Familiarity with various security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, WAF, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners.)
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly evolving environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of cryptography and secure communication protocols.
• Contributions to open-source security projects.

Compensation Range

• $140,800 - $176,000
• This is a hybrid roleJR: 2026-7538#LI-Hybrid

Why You'll Like Working for DigitalOcean

• We innovate with purpose. You'll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with a high-growth trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As part of our team, you'll embody our "Shark" mindset: bold, ambitious, and scrappy. You'll lead with a bias for action and take true ownership of our products, customer success, and team culture.
• We prioritize career development. At DigitalOcean, you'll do the best work of your career. You will join a community of exceptional talent, collaborating closely with some of the brightest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance and fast-paced organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our talent development team prioritizes your professional development and provides resources to support your growth.
• We care about your well-being. We take a comprehensive approach to our total rewards packages because we know different things drive different people. Our benefits are designed to support you and may include flexible time off, local team meetups, and mental health and well being support. Our benefits philosophy is consistent globally, but specific benefits and eligibility vary by location to reflect local needs and regulations.
• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. Eligible employees may also receive equity compensation, which may include a new hire equity grant and, in participating countries, the opportunity to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program. Equity awards are subject to approval and the terms of the applicable plan.
• Non-sales roles: In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in DigitalOcean's annual bonus plan and may be eligible for a new hire equity grant, subject to plan terms and local eligibility. Bonus amounts depend on company and individual performance.
• Sales roles (sales compensation eligible): In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible to earn incentive compensation under the applicable sales compensation plan and may be eligible for a new hire equity grant, subject to plan terms and local eligibility.
• DigitalOcean is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.