Senior Software Engineer, Security & Threat Research

ExtraHop Networks, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Flexible PTO and Sick Time

Paid Holidays + Volunteer Time

401k with Employer Match

Educational Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Parental Leave

Hybrid and Remote Work Model

Job summary

ExtraHop is seeking a software engineer for Threat Research and Detection Engineering, collaborating with security researchers and developers to build systems that accelerate R&D and emulate adversary behavior.

We offer fully-flexible work options including full-time onsite, hybrid, and fully remote in the United States, with a strong engineering culture and emphasis on code quality, collaboration, and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Excellent engineering chops.
• Solid knowledge of Python.
• Experience developing and deploying code for enterprise software applications with emphasis on code quality and maintainability.
• In-depth knowledge of networking fundamentals, including the OSI model and key protocols from Layer 2 through Layer 7.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving track record and ability to grow and learn.
• Excellent teammate and collaborator who can iterate on problems quickly.
• Proficient at communication in both spoken and written forms, including documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support Threat Research and Detection Engineering teams by providing tools and automation to accelerate Research & Development.
• Develop and support internal systems, including: Software deployment pipelines supporting continuous delivery; Pipelines for ingestion of new network identifiers to enable fingerprinting of device, software, and cloud services; Threat Intelligence acquisition and sharing; On-demand threat research labs using modern IaC and Cloud-based technologies; Continuous Testing and Validation pipelines.
• Work with a collaborative, dedicated and seasoned team of engineers
• Actively participate in code review to ensure quality and uplift other engineers

Skills

Python

Networking fundamentals

OSI model

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Infrastructure as Code

Cloud platforms

Job description

ExtraHop is seeking a software engineer for Threat Research and Detection Engineering, collaborating with security researchers and developers to build systems that accelerate R&D and emulate adversary behavior.

We offer fully-flexible work options including full-time onsite, hybrid, and fully remote in the United States, with a strong engineering culture and emphasis on code quality, collaboration, and impact.