Senior Open Source Engineer

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?

• You will develop exciting pieces of new technology within Falco, OSS Sysdig, their libraries, and our Open Source projects
• You will become a contributor and possibly a maintainer of these open source projects
• You will help users and adopters get up to speed with these tools and help fix reported bugs
• You will be responsible for making releases and working on modern automation
• You will engage with the community via Slack and GitHub, participate in conferences like Kubecon, deliver technical talks, and write blogs on open source technologies, such as the Linux kernel, Falco, and Sysdig

• Solid programming skills in the following programming languages: C/C++, Golang, Rust
• Contribution to open source projects
• Linux, eBPF, Containers, and Kubernetes experience

• 5 years of experience as Software Engineer in cloud native or security domains
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• 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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