# Principal Software Engineer  | Data Science

Hiring organization: [ExtraHop Networks](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/extrahop-networks)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/83df9edd-b2ae-401f-8fdd-5095cdd19af9

Listed on ExtraHop Networks's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Principal
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Remote: yes
- Salary: 175000 – 198000 USD per year

## Summary

Principal-level software engineer driving architecture and execution of AI/ML-powered cybersecurity products that detect threats in network traffic. Suits experienced engineers comfortable with both the technical depth of machine learning systems and the mentorship responsibility of a senior technical role.

_Our summary, not ExtraHop Networks's wording._

## Skills named

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Anomaly Detection, Docker, Go, Kubernetes, Machine Learning, Microsoft Azure, Python

## Required

- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 8+ years professional software engineering experience with at least 2 years in Principal, Lead, or Staff capacity
- Expert-level programming in Python and Go
- Experience in machine learning, statistics, or quantitative discipline
- Production AI/ML systems experience including model lifecycle management and data pipelines
- Machine learning or data science applied to cybersecurity (anomaly detection, behavioral analysis, threat classification)
- Advanced understanding of threat detection methodologies, intrusion prevention systems, and incident response workflows

## Nice to have

- Network telemetry and protocol knowledge
- Prior cybersecurity domain experience and familiarity with threat actor techniques
- Machine learning applications in cybersecurity
- Threat detection and incident response strategies
- Deep AWS or Azure experience
- Production-scale Docker and Kubernetes experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including executive-level influence

Apply on ExtraHop Networks's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/extrahopnetworks/jobs/6100830004