Lead Software Engineer – Applications

Corelight

Lead Software Engineer at Corelight focusing on high-performance detection platform architecture. Mentoring engineers and driving innovative software solutions for cybersecurity challenges.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $214,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software architecture, design, and implementation, with a strong focus on CI/CD practices and high-availability systems. Proven ability to mentor teams and drive innovation through emerging technologies and agile collaboration.

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Golang ProficiencyC++ ProficiencyCI/CD Pipeline ExpertiseCloud Platform ExperienceMulti-Threaded Application Development

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentMulti-Threaded ApplicationsSQL DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesAutomated TestingMonitoring ToolsArchitectural OversightPerformance StandardsEmerging Technologies ResearchNetwork Security

Soft Skills

MentoringTechnical GuidanceCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWSGCPAzureDockerKubernetesJenkinsGitLab CI/CDGitCMakeMake

Industry Keywords

Agile MethodologyEnd-to-End ArchitectureHigh-Availability SystemsProactive AlertingNDR ToolsZeekSuricata

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoGoogle Cloud PlatformJenkinsKubernetesLinuxNoSQLSQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive End-to-End Architecture: Lead software design and implementation from conception through to testing, monitoring, and robust CI/CD practices.
Mentor and Cultivate Talent: Provide technical guidance to junior engineers through design reviews, architectural oversight, and the promotion of performant, maintainable code standards.
Implement High-Availability Systems: Build and manage automated test suites, sophisticated monitoring tools, and proactive alerting mechanisms to ensure platform stability.
Strategic Agile Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Managers and Scrum Masters to refine epics, provide accurate estimates, and ensure a predictable, high-quality release schedule.
Continuous Innovation: Proactively research and propose emerging technologies and industry trends to improve software development practices and maintain Corelight’s competitive edge.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
8+ years of software development experience specifically on Linux or Unix-style platforms.
Expert-level proficiency in Golang and C++.
Proven experience developing and maintaining multi-threaded applications in production environments.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
Expertise in CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) and open-source development tools (Git, CMake, make).
Strong working knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL databases.
Prior experience leading software teams, a background in Network Security, or familiarity with NDR tools like Zeek and Suricata (Preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity and additional benefits will also be awarded.