Senior Software Engineer
Sysdig
Software Engineering
San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 164,450-205,850 / year
Posted on Jun 27, 2025
In the cloud, every second counts. On the leading edge of security, Sysdig stops attacks in real-time by instantly detecting changes in cloud security risk with runtime insights and open source Falco. Trusted by a large enterprise customer base, we are a well-funded startup, passionate open source enthusiasts at heart, and problem-solvers who are building and delivering powerful solutions to secure cloud-native applications.
We have an organizational focus on delivering value to customers. We appreciate diverse opinions and open dialogue to spur ideas and we believe in working together to achieve our goals. We're an international company that understands how to cultivate an inclusive environment across all teams.
And we're a great place to work too - we've been named a "Best Places to Work" by Inc, the San Francisco Business Time, and Built In, with recognitions ranging from "Best Benefits" to a "Best Company for Happiness".
We are looking for driven team members who want to join us on our mission to lead cloud security globally. Does this sound like the right place for you?
What you will do
- Reporting into the Sr. Engineering Manager you will architect efficient and reusable code that creates complex applications
- You will design features built on top of our data architecture
- You will contribute with high quality code and promote best practices around development
- You will manage complex projects in close collaboration with Product Managers and other Software Engineers
- You will participate in an on-call rotation to address any urgent issue
What you will bring with you
- Solid experience with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.A growth mindset and eagerness to learn new programming languages as needed.Hands-on experience with Go is a strong plus.
- Strong understanding of backend engineering fundamentals, including RESTful API design, microservice-based architectures, and modern communication protocols such as gRPC and GraphQL. Proficient in working with both relational and NoSQL databases.
- Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices
- Experience with writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure robustness and reliability of code
- Strong focus on performance, security, and scalability while implementing features
What we look for
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
- 5+ years of experience developing scalable and secure Backend services
- Team work and focus on collaboration
When you join Sysdig, you can expect:
- Extra days off to prioritize your well-being
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% company match
- Maternity and Parental Leave
- Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app
- Full health benefits package for you and your family
The U.S. annual on target earnings (OTE) range for this full-time position is between $164,450 and 205,850 USD/year. Actual offers may be higher or lower than this range based on a variety of factors, including your work location, job-related experience and education.
We would love for you to join us! Please reach out even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the job description. We can always explore other options after starting the conversation. Your background and passion will set you apart, especially if your career path is different.
Sysdig values a diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Sysdig is an equal-opportunity employer. Sysdig does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
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