The Staff Data Engineer will design and build a graph database platform, manage data ingestion, optimize graph data models, and deliver system automation through CI/CD pipelines.
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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.
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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
- You will report to the Manager, Engineering.
- Build Graph database platform using large-scale datasets to solve multiple use cases.
- Lead design of graph database models to support a variety of use cases including property graphs.
- Develop graph database ingestion pipeline while being the owner of the integrity of graph models and schema platform-wide.
- Build both batch and real-time update processes to keep the knowledge graphs in sync.
- You will build Graph database query services in the distributed system architecture.
- You will collaborate across product engineering teams to use existing data assets in the property graph and to lead the creation of additional data assets.
- You will resolve technical roadblocks and mitigate potential risks.
- You will deliver system automation by setting up continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines
What you will bring with you
- Experience with property graphs/graph databases (Neo4j preferred).
- Expertise with tuning and scaling Graph databases (Neo4j preferred).
- Expertise with graph data models (LPG, RDF) and graph languages (Cypher, Gremlin, SparQL) with hands-on graph data modeling techniques for common use cases.
- Experience with graph data modeling, graph schema development, graph data design.
- 4+ years experience developing graph algorithms, optimizing complex queries, designing indexes and constraints.
- Expertise developing APIs using property graph data
- Proficiency in designing and building scalable Graphs in production
- Competence with building data pipelines using distributed data processing frameworks.
- Messaging/Streaming Technologies (NATS, Kafka, AWS SQS or Kinesis), Relational and NoSQL databases (Elasticsearch, Object Storage, Graph database) and APIs.
- Experience developing scalable distributed systems using Go or Java.
- Competence with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins or equivalent), version control (Git), orchestration/DAGs tools.
What we look for
- Experienced database engineer with expertise in Graph database and Big data implementation.
- Someone with abilities to translate several use cases to data modeling.
- Hands-on experience with database and integration (read/write) in high-volume, velocity, and variety (3Vs) environment
- Work with engineering teams for data sourcing and standards.
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 compensation for this full-time position is between 163,000 and 204,000 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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Top Skills
Aws Kinesis
Aws Sqs
Cypher
Elasticsearch
Git
Go
Gremlin
Java
Jenkins
Kafka
Nats
Neo4J
Sparql
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