Job description
By making evidence the heart of security, we help customers stay ahead of ever-changing cyber-attacks.
Corelight is the cybersecurity company that transforms network and cloud activity into evidence. Evidence that elite defenders use to proactively hunt for threats, accelerate response to cyber incidents, gain complete network visibility and create powerful analytics using machine-learning and behavioral analysis tools. Easily deployed, and available in traditional and SaaS-based formats, Corelight is the fastest-growing Network Detection and Response (NDR) platform in the industry. And we are the only NDR platform that leverages the power of Open Source projects in addition to our own technology to deliver Intrusion Detection (IDS), Network Security Monitoring (NSM), and Smart PCAP solutions. We sell to some of the most sensitive, mission critical large enterprises and government agencies in the world.
We are seeking a well-rounded systems software engineer with networking experience for the Platform Team, the team that maintains, optimizes, and evolves the operating system and low-level system services that support the Corelight Open NDR appliance. One of the primary responsibilities of this position is support of and development of features related to a high performance Network Interface Card that is used to ingest monitored traffic. Additional responsibilities include supporting the existing product with a custom Linux distribution and working with other teams to support containerized applications.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement software solutions that meet business requirements.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, and collaborate with other engineers to perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Conduct end-to-end testing to ensure the quality and reliability of software applications.
- Implement continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and leverage automation tools for efficient software development and deployment.
- Participate in Agile methodologies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Work with Product Manager and Scrum Master to refine epics and estimates, while actively participating in meetings with stakeholders to align expectations on a performant, predictable and repeatable release schedule.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to contribute innovative ideas and improvements to our software development processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience as a software engineer.
- Strong knowledge and experience in designing scalable and efficient software solutions.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Golang and C++.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD,
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Solid understanding of databases, including relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB).
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Bonus requirements
- Familiarity with NDR solutions such as Zeek and Suricata.
- Certification in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or relevant programming languages.
We are proud of our culture and values - driving diversity of background and thought, low-ego results, applied curiosity and tireless service to our customers and community. Corelight is committed to a geographically dispersed yet connected employee base with employees working from home and office locations around the world. Fueled by an accelerating revenue stream, and investments from top-tier venture capital organizations such as Crowdstrike, Accel and Insight - we are rapidly expanding our team.
Check us out at www.corelight.com
Notice of Pay Transparency:
The compensation for this position may vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. Depending on the nature and seniority of the role, a percentage of compensation may come in the form of a commission-based or discretionary bonus. Equity and additional benefits will also be awarded.
Compensation Range
$153,000—$188,000 USD
