Staff Software Engineer
Milan
Engineering – SECURE /
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 and we believe in working together to achieve our goals. We're an international company that understands how to cultivate an inclusive environment across all 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
- As part of the Engineering team and reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will lead the development of scalable, APIs that expose insights from our Data Platform to applications and features across the company
- You will collaborate with Product and Application teams to understand their data needs and design interfaces that are intuitive and maintainable
- You will guide the evolution of the Data Platform model to serve use cases across domains like Vulnerability Management, Posture, and Identity
- Contribute to the long-term vision and architectural direction of the Data Platform, focusing on how data is exposed and consumed
- Champion quality, simplicity, and clarity in both data modeling and API design
What you will bring with you
- Experience designing and building backend APIs in distributed systems, with a focus on data-heavy or analytical use cases
- A grasp of data modeling concepts
- Solid development experience in Go or similar languages
- Broad familiarity with database systems, knowledge of graph databases such as Neo4j is a plus
- Understanding of API governance and best practices around consistency, versioning and access control
- Proficiency with standard engineering tools (CI/CD pipelines, version control, containerization)
What we look for
- Collaborate and guide projects with multiple partners
- Interest in Cloud Security or experience working in that space is appreciated, but not required
- Fluency in English
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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