Software Engineer (Framework)

ExtraHop Networks, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Internal Mobility

Professional Development Budget

Family-Inclusive Benefits

Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Wellness Program

Global Collaboration

Remote & Hybrid Work Options

Job summary

ExtraHop Networks, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer III to drive architectural decisions and lead complex engineering initiatives across the Framework team.

You will partner with principal engineers, product leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver resilient, scalable systems powering our core products. The role focuses on high-performance C and C++ services, performance optimization, security, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals.
• Experience developing on Linux systems (multithreading, memory management, IPC).
• Scripting experience with Python (or similar).
• Bachelor's degree in STEM field, Computer Science or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and operate high-performance services for ExtraHop’s Framework systems, taking ownership of moderately to complex features.
• Lead architectural decisions and complex engineering initiatives.
• Collaborate with principal engineers, product leaders, and cross-functional teams to balance technical debt with delivery.
• Participate in agile processes, code reviews, and on-call rotations; ensure observability and reliability.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Data structures

Algorithms

Software design

Debugging

Collaboration

Python scripting

Growth mindset

Customer-first orientation

Multithreading

Education

Bachelor's in STEM field

Computer Science degree

Engineering degree

Tools

gdb

coredumps

performance tools

Job description

• As a Software Engineer III, you will drive key architectural and technical decisions, lead the design and execution of complex engineering initiatives, and elevate technical standards across the Framework team
• You’ll partner closely with principal engineers, product leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure systems that power core ExtraHop products
• This role is designed for an experienced engineer who combines deep technical expertise with strong ownership 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 to define technical roadmaps, break down ambiguous problems, and balance technical debt with delivery
• 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

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
• Financial Planning Resources | Access to financial wellness programs and planning tools to help you make informed decisions about your future
• Employee Referral Program | Generous referral bonuses when you help us find great talent; your network matters
• 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
• Life & Disability Insurance | Company-provided life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your loved ones
• Commuter Benefits | Commuter benefits to make your journey to a local office easier
• 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

Strong understanding of networking fundamentalsStrong command of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles, with the ability to decompose complex problems into clear, actionable engineering tasksExcellent collaborator and communicator with a growth mindset and customer-first orientationProven ability to debug complex issues (eg. using gdb, coredumps, performance tools)Bachelor's degree in STEM field, Computer Science, Engineering, or related degree requiring systematic/analytical thinkingExperience developing on Linux Systems (multi threading, memory management, IPC etc)Scripting experience (Python or similar)Self-starter who can operate independently, manage competing priorities, and drive work to completion with minimal oversightProven ability to build and maintain performance critical systemsStrong expertise in C and C++4+ years of professional software engineering experience designing, building, and operating production systems at scaleExperience with network protocols (eg. HTTP, SMB, Kerberos, TLS, Microsoft protocols or similar)Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS preferred) or distributed systemsExperience with observability, on-call practices and production systems