Software Infrastucture Engineer

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

Job summary

Cylake Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer in Sunnyvale, CA, to architect and implement the platform layer of their next-generation cybersecurity products. The role requires a strong background in Linux Kernel and embedded systems, with a focus on high availability and lifecycle management. Competitive salary range is $150,000 to $250,000 per year, with comprehensive benefits. Join a diverse team that values inclusion and is committed to employee growth and success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience working with the Linux Kernel, drivers, and platform bring-up.
• Experience with SW lifecycle management (packaging, upgrades, etc.) on an embedded system.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Architecting and implementing the platform layer on a large scale embedded system.
• Designing and implementing the system from the ground up.
• Managing image and software lifecycle.

Skills

Linux Kernel

Embedded Systems

Cloud Orchestration Technologies

C Programming

Bash Scripting

Python

SELinux Policy

Hardware Validation

Documentation Skills

Rust Programming

Tools

Ansible

Kubernetes

Helm charts

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.