Senior Software Engineer - Runtime
$143,000 – $179,000 USD
Tech Stack
Responsibilities
- Design and build backend features for Sysdig's scale-out effort, handling increased customer demand and data volume.
- Develop scalable APIs and services for runtime threat detection, policy enforcement, and alerting.
- Evolve architecture for reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency in collaboration with the engineering team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Threat Research, Frontend, Design, Customer-facing) to create impactful features.
- Participate in code reviews, design sessions, and operational support for team-owned services.
Soft Skills
AlgorithmsData StructuresSystems DesignSecurity Products
Benefits
- 401k
- Parental Leave
- Mental Health
- Health Insurance
Culture
Cross-Functional TeamsCode Review CultureBlameless PostmortemsDiversity Fuels Stronger IdeasOpen Dialogue
Requirements
Regions: Us
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About Sysdig
Industry: saas
Size: medium
Sysdig is a cloud security company that helps organizations secure innovation in the cloud, offering runtime insights, open innovation, and agentic AI. Creators of Falco, Sysdig is trusted by over 60% of the Fortune 500 for real-time clarity in multi-cloud environments.
View company profile →Compensation
Base salary: $143,000 – $179,000 USD