Senior Software Engineer
San Jose
Engineering – SECURE QE /
Regular - Full Time /
On-site
In the cloud, every second counts. On the leading edge of security, Sysdig stops attacks in real-time by instantly detecting changes in cloud security risk with runtime insights and open source Falco. Trusted by a large enterprise customer base, we are a well-funded startup, passionate open source enthusiasts at heart, and problem-solvers who are building and delivering powerful solutions to secure cloud-native applications.
We have an organizational focus on delivering value to customers. We appreciate diverse opinions and open dialogue to spur ideas. We believe in working together to achieve our goals, and we pride ourselves on a flexible work culture. We're an international company that understands how to cultivate an inclusive environment across remote teams.
And we're a great place to work too - we've been named a "Best Places to Work" by Inc, the San Francisco Business Time, and Built In, with recognitions ranging from "Best Benefits" to a "Best Company for Happiness".
We are looking for driven team members who want to join us on our mission to lead cloud security globally. Does this sound like the right place for you?
What you will do
- You will report to the Manager of Quality Engineering
- Build and own features that improve the end-to-end developer experience, including CI/CD automation, code quality enforcement, and deployment reliability.
- Design scalable CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Harness, ensuring fast and safe delivery across environments.
- Develop shared libraries, reusable pipeline components, and self-service tooling for developers across the company.
- Build backend microservices and CLI tools (in Go and Python) that integrate with internal platforms and developer workflows.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to identify pain points and guide solutions in source control, code review, build, and deployment processes.
What you will bring with you
- Clean coding habits, GitOps mindset, and deep experience with CI/CD tools and developer workflows.
- Experience with any programming / scripting language Go, Python, Java, Groovy and Shell for writing automation tools and microservices.
- 5+ years of experience as a Backend/DevOps/Platform Engineer
- Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitHub, and Harness (or similar CI/CD platforms like ArgoCD).
- Experience with modern cloud-native stacks, Kubernetes, Docker, and IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Helm).
What we look for
- Experience improving developer productivity.
- Analytical approach to debugging, optimizing, and scaling developer workflows and distributed build systems.
- Team player excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience with building tools and platforms that make engineers' lives easier.
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.
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