
About Sysdig
Deep visibility for cloud-native security
Key Highlights
- Over 1,000 enterprise customers including Cisco & Samsung
- $400 million raised from investors like Accel and Insight Partners
- Headquartered in Davis, California, with a global presence
- Valuation exceeds $1 billion
Sysdig is a unified container and cloud security platform headquartered in Davis, California. The company provides deep visibility into threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activities across cloud-native environments. Trusted by over 1,000 customers, including major enterprises like Cisco and Sa...
🎁 Benefits
Sysdig offers competitive salaries, equity options, flexible PTO, and a remote work policy that supports work-life balance. Employees also benefit fro...
🌟 Culture
Sysdig promotes an engineering-first culture, emphasizing transparency and collaboration. The company values open-source contributions and encourages ...
Overview
Sysdig is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to help secure innovation in the cloud. You'll work on cloud security solutions and contribute to the development of open standards like Falco. This position requires significant experience in software engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in software engineering, with a focus on cloud security and a passion for innovation. You understand the complexities of securing cloud environments and have experience with threat detection technologies. You thrive in collaborative environments and value diversity in team dynamics.
You are driven by a mission to help organizations secure their cloud infrastructure effectively. Your curiosity and desire to challenge conventional approaches make you a valuable asset to any team. You are committed to continuous learning and improvement, always seeking to enhance your skills and knowledge in the field.
What you'll do
As a Staff Software Engineer at Sysdig, you will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing our cloud security solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement features that provide real-time insights into cloud security. Your expertise will help shape the direction of our products and influence the overall security strategy.
You will be responsible for contributing to the development of Falco, the open standard for cloud threat detection. This involves collaborating with other engineers to ensure that our solutions meet the highest standards of security and performance. You will also engage in code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and sharing your knowledge with the team.
What we offer
At Sysdig, we offer a culture that values diversity and encourages open dialogue. You will be part of a team recognized as one of the best places to work, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the cloud security landscape. We provide opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that you can advance your career while making a difference in the industry.
We believe in the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to accommodate your needs. Join us in our mission to raise the standard for cloud security and workplace culture.
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