$150,000 – $163,000
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What this role is
This role involves designing and optimizing core network detection systems written in C and C++, working on performance-critical infrastructure that handles complex protocols at scale. It's suited for an experienced engineer comfortable with low-level systems work who wants to shape architectural decisions and mentor others on a security-focused platform team.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in STEM, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 4+ years of professional software engineering experience designing and operating production systems at scale
- Strong expertise in C and C++
- Experience developing on Linux systems (multithreading, memory management, IPC)
- Ability to build and maintain performance-critical systems
- Ability to debug complex issues using tools like gdb and coredumps
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals
- Strong command of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
- Self-starter who operates independently with minimal oversight
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Nice to have
- Experience with network protocols (HTTP, SMB, Kerberos, TLS, Microsoft protocols)
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS preferred) or distributed systems
- Experience with observability, on-call practices, and production systems
- Scripting experience in Python or similar languages