Staff Software Engineer
Sysdig
Software Engineering
United States
USD 163k-204k / year
Posted on Sep 24, 2025
At Sysdig, we believe cloud security isn't a compromise - it's a promise. From the start, our mission has been clear: to help organizations secure innovation in the cloud, the right way.
We created Falco, the open standard for cloud threat detection, and continue to lead the cloud security market with runtime insights, open innovation, and agentic Al. Creators of technology trusted by over 60% of the Fortune 500, Sysdig gives teams the real-time clarity to move fast and defend what matters most.
Culture matters here. We believe diversity fuels stronger ideas, and open dialogue drives sharper decisions. Recognized as a Best Place to Work and one of Deloitte's fastest-growing companies for the past 5 years, we're here to raise the standard for what cloud security and workplace culture should be.
If you have the passion to dig deeper, the desire to challenge convention, and the curiosity to build something better, Sysdig is the right place for you.
What you will do
- Develop, and maintain performance testing frameworks and benchmarks to ensure the scalability and reliability of our systems, reporting to Manager, Quality Engineering
- Collaborate with development teams to identify and address performance bottlenecks in software applications and infrastructure.
- Build system testing strategies, tools & infrastructure to test the reliability & resilience of Sysdig platform.
- Implement custom tooling for automated performance evaluations in CI/CD lifecycle to provide real-time feedback on system performance.
- Conduct system performance analysis and provide optimization recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of cloud and container environments.
- Participate in the architectural design reviews to ensure performance considerations are included in the development of new features.
What you will bring with you
- Experience with performance automation tools such as Locust, Jmeter with 12+ years of experience.
- Programming skills in Python/Golang, with a focus on developing performance tooling.
- Experience with cloud environments (AWS / Azure / GCP) and experience working with these platforms.
- Demonstrated ability in using profiling tools and APM (Application Performance Management) technologies to resolve performance issues.
- Knowledge in Observability and Monitoring, including expertise in deploying and managing tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Elastic Observability.
What we look for
- Experience with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Background in managing large-scale distributed systems and an understanding of network protocols and security.
- Aim to learn new technologies and methodologies in performance engineering.
- Strong analyticls, with the ability to work independently and make critical decisions.
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 compensation range for this full-time position is between $163,000 and 204,000 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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