Sr. Software Engineer (Shield)

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

• Reporting to the Manager of Engineering, you will design Sysdig's runtime security and monitoring capabilities on hosts and cloud-native environments
• Identify and guide improvements and new features
• You will work together with a diverse set of partners including Sysdig's teams for monitor, quality, product management, open source community and our closest customers

What You Will Bring With You

• Experience with Go
• Experience with at least one other language such as C, C++, Rust
• Experience with application development and monitoring on Kubernetes
• Experience monitoring tools such as Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, …
• Experience developing CI/CD pipelines and build systems

What We Look For

• 5+ years of experience working as Software Engineer
• Interest in security and observability
• Exposure or participation to an OSS community

When You Join Sysdig, You Can Expect

• Extra days off to prioritize your well-being
• Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app
• Great compensation package

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.

Some of our Hiring Managers are globally distributed, an English version of your CV will be appreciated.

_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.

_We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.