Design and build backend features for threat detection, develop scalable APIs and services, and collaborate across teams to improve security and performance.
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
- Contribute to Sysdig's scale-out effort by designing and building backend features that handle increasing customer demand and data volume, reporting to Sr. Manager, Engineering.
- Develop scalable APIs and services that power runtime threat detection, policy enforcement, and alerting.
- Work with a team of engineers to evolve architecture for reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
- Collaborate with Product, Threat Research, Frontend, Design, and Customer-facing teams to create features with impact.
- Handle real-time and historical security data across multi-cloud environments including Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, and IBM Cloud.
- Participate in code reviews, design sessions, and operational support of services your team owns.
What you will bring with you
- 7+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
- Strong computer science fundamentals, in algorithms, data structures, systems design, and large-scale distributed systems.
- Hands-on experience designing and building scalable backend services, including APIs and data processing pipelines.
- Experience with Go, Java, or C++ in production environments.
- Experience with containerized workloads and cloud-native infrastructure.
- Experience logging best practices and emitting useful metrics for observability and troubleshooting of distributed systems.
- Experience with AI tools to increase your and your team's productivity.
- Experience building or operating security products is a plus.
What we look for
- Languages: Go, Python, Java
- Datastores: Elasticsearch / QuickWit, Redis, Postgres / SQL
- Messaging & Streaming: NATS / JetStream, Kafka
- Infrastructure: Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, Harness, Jenkins
- Cloud: AWS, GCP, IBM Cloud
- AI: Gemini Pro, Cursor, Claude Code, Copilot
When you join Sysdig, you can expect:
- Extra days off to prioritize your well-being
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% company match
- Maternity and Parental Leave
- Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app
- Full health benefits package for you and your family
The U.S. annual on target earnings (OTE) range for this full-time position is between 143,000 USD and 179,000 USD/year. Actual offers may be higher or lower than this range based on a variety of factors, including your work location, job-related experience and education.
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.
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.
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