Software Infrastructure Engineer

Cylake; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Cylake in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an experienced embedded systems engineer to architect and implement the platform layer for a large-scale cyber security product. You will work from bootloader to system software, shaping image packaging, upgrades, high availability, and telemetry.

The role offers a chance to build from the ground up with a world-class team. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Linux kernel, drivers, and embedded development, plus experience with Kubernetes, Ansible, and secure

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with Linux kernel, drivers and platform bring-up.
• Experience with HW vendors on requirements and specs.
• Experience with SW lifecycle management on embedded systems.
• Experience with cloud orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Helm, Ansible).
• Experience with bare-metal provisioning (DHCP, PXE, IPMI).
• Understanding of Secure Boot chains (bootloader, GRUB, dm-verity, IMA).
• Experience with SELinux policy creation and tuning.
• Strong C, Bash, and Python programming skills.
• Experience developing hardware validation and stress tests.
• Experience deploying observability and metrics stacks.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement the platform layer from bootloader through system software for a large-scale embedded system.
• Manage image and software lifecycle: packaging, upgrades, high availability, telemetry and debugging infrastructure.
• Collaborate with hardware vendors and internal teams to design and implement the system from ground up.

Skills

C programming

Bash scripting

Python programming

Linux kernel development

Device drivers

Platform bring-up

Observability & telemetry

Technical documentation

Strong communication

Tools

Kubernetes

Helm charts

Ansible

DHCP

PXE

IPMI

GRUB

dm-verity

IMA

Job description

Your Impact

Join a small team building the next generation of cybersecurity products from the ground up. Led by industry veterans with a proven track record of success - you will get to architect, build, and deliver hugely impactful products with this world class team. You will have the opportunity to grow your career and skills along with the company from the very start.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for architecting and implementing the platform layer (Bootloader through system software) on a large scale embedded system. This will also include image and software lifecycle management - packaging, upgrades, high availability, and telemetry/debug infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to design and implement the system from the ground up.

Required Experience

• 5+ years experience working with the Linux Kernel, drivers, and platform bring-up
• Experience working with HW vendors on requirements and specifications
• Experience with SW lifecycle management (packaging, upgrades, etc.) on an embedded system
• Experience with k8s, Helm charts, Ansible, and other cloud orchestration technologies
• Experience with bare-metal provisioning technologies (DHCP, PXE, IPMI)
• Understanding of Secure Boot chains (bootloader, GRUB, dm-verity, and IMA)
• Experience with SELinux policy creation and tuning
• Strong C, bash, and python programming skills
• Experience developing hardware validation and stress testing suites
• Experience deploying observability and metrics stacks
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• FIPS and CC certification experience is a plus
• Rust programming experience is a plus

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well-being, and long-term success. The expected salary range for this position is $150,000 – $250,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined based on job-related factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Most candidates can expect an offer within the range listed above. Your recruiter will provide additional details on compensation and benefits to qualified candidates during the hiring process.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know — we’re happy to support you.

This position requires access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Any offer of employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.