Senior Software Engineer (Data Platform Team)

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.

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:

Own the design and development of features and components for the data platform, focusing on high-throughput data ingestion, transformation, and storage. You will report to the Director, Engineering.

Architect and implement robust, distributed, and scalable data processing pipelines in Go to ensure data quality and reliability.

Contribute to the technical strategy and roadmap for the data platform, anticipating future data needs for product features and internal analytics.

Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on the team, and conduct thorough code reviews to ensure quality and best practices.

Participate in an on-call rotation to address urgent operational issues impacting data services.

What you will bring with you:

5+ years in a software engineer role, with experience in a technical leadership capacity

Extensive experience designing, building, and operating large-scale, distributed data processing systems and data pipelines.

Deep knowledge of data architecture, storage, and access patterns

Strong computer science fundamentals in design, data structures, and algorithms

Clean coding and automation practices

What we look for:

Analytical approach to take technical decisions in a traffic intensive and distributed architecture.

Experience guiding technical direction and supporting the development of junior engineers

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. #LI- FD1 #LI-remote Apply To This Job