Principal Software Engineer | Data Science

Seattle, WA · Remote · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal

$175,000 – $198,000

Listed on ExtraHop Networks’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

A Principal Software Engineer will lead the design and deployment of AI/ML systems that detect network threats, mentor engineering teams, and drive technical strategy for a network security platform. This role suits experienced engineers with expertise in production machine learning and cybersecurity who want significant technical leadership and architectural influence.

Our summary, not ExtraHop Networks’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of professional software engineering with at least 2 years at Principal, Lead, or Staff level shipping enterprise-grade software
Expert-level programming in Python and Go
Experience in machine learning, statistics, or related quantitative discipline
Experience building or operating production AI/ML systems including model lifecycle management and monitoring
Expertise applying ML or data science to cybersecurity use cases such as anomaly detection, behavioral analysis, or threat classification
Advanced understanding of threat detection methodologies, intrusion prevention systems, and incident response workflows

Nice to have

Strong understanding of network telemetry and protocols
Prior experience in the cybersecurity domain and familiarity with threat actor techniques and attack vectors
Familiarity with ML applications in cybersecurity
Understanding of threat detection, intrusion prevention, and incident response strategies
Deep experience with AWS or Azure
Deep experience with Docker and Kubernetes at production scale
Strong written and verbal communication skills including ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences at executive level