Staff Software Engineer - Security Agent

paca-dev; Baxter (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

paca-dev is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the architecture and development of low-level Linux instrumentation and eBPF-based monitoring for runtime threat detection. You will drive end-to-end delivery of security agent capabilities and provide technical leadership across multiple product teams.

The role requires deep expertise in Linux kernel internals and driver development, with a track record of shipping high-performance production software across diverse Linux distributions.

Qualifications

• Requires significant experience in Linux systems programming and kernel APIs.
• Hands-on expertise with eBPF or kernel-level instrumentation.
• Proven track record building high-performance production software across Linux distributions.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and development of Linux instrumentation and eBPF-based monitoring for runtime threat detection.

Skills

eBPF

Linux Kernel Internals

Systems Programming

Linux Instrumentation

Runtime Security

Driver Development

Networking Systems

Agent Development

Technical Leadership

Software Architecture

Job description

Lead the architecture and development of low-level Linux instrumentation and eBPF-based monitoring for runtime threat detection. Drive the end-to-end delivery of security agent capabilities and provide technical leadership across multiple product teams.

Requirements

Requires significant experience in Linux systems programming, kernel APIs, and hands‑on expertise with eBPF or kernel‑level instrumentation. Candidates must have a proven track record of building high‑performance production software across diverse Linux distributions.

Key Skills

eBPF, Linux Kernel Internals, Systems Programming, Linux Instrumentation, Runtime Security, Driver Development, Networking Systems, Agent Development, Technical Leadership, Software Architecture