
About Tigera
Securing Kubernetes for enterprise environments
Key Highlights
- Raised over $40 million in funding from NEA and Costanoa Ventures
- Headquartered in San Francisco, California
- Supports on-premises, multi-cloud, and legacy environments
- Serves a diverse customer base including Fortune 500 companies
Tigera provides advanced security and compliance solutions for Kubernetes environments, enabling enterprises to secure their applications across on-premises, multi-cloud, and legacy infrastructures. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Tigera has raised over $40 million in funding from invest...
🎁 Benefits
Employees enjoy competitive salaries, equity options, flexible PTO, and a remote work policy that supports work-life balance. Additional benefits incl...
🌟 Culture
Tigera fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, prioritizing security in cloud-native environments. The company values transparency and enco...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Tigera is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance their Calico platform, focusing on network security and observability for Kubernetes clusters. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies to secure cloud-native applications. This role requires strong expertise in software engineering and a passion for open-source projects.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in building scalable applications and systems. Your background includes a strong understanding of network security principles and observability practices, especially within cloud-native environments. You are comfortable working with open-source technologies and have a passion for contributing to community-driven projects. You thrive in collaborative settings and value teamwork, respect, and continuous learning as part of your work culture. You are eager to make a substantial impact in securing applications and enhancing user experiences.
Desirable
Experience with Kubernetes is a significant plus, as it aligns with our mission to secure cloud-native applications. Familiarity with container networking and security solutions will help you integrate seamlessly into our team. You are also open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can enhance your contributions to the company.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer at Tigera, you will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing our Calico platform, which is designed to secure Kubernetes clusters. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain features that improve network security and observability. Your responsibilities will include writing high-quality code, conducting code reviews, and participating in architectural discussions to ensure the scalability and reliability of our solutions. You will also engage with the open-source community, contributing to projects and gathering feedback to drive improvements.
You will be involved in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues that arise in production environments, ensuring that our solutions meet the highest standards of performance and security. Collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers will be essential as you work to align our technical capabilities with customer needs. You will also mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and helping them grow in their careers.
What we offer
At Tigera, we provide a competitive compensation package that includes full health, vision, and dental benefits. You will be part of a dynamic team that values openness, collaboration, and teamwork. Our work environment is flexible, allowing you to thrive while contributing to meaningful projects that impact the security of cloud-native applications. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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