Lead the entire lifecycle for core product areas
Design, develop, and maintain critical backend services, automation tools, and Linux data collection software, prioritizing scalability, performance, and reliability
Contribute to the technical roadmap, proactively identifying future challenges and opportunities within Kubernetes security
Focus development efforts across the product on efficient data collection, event processing, storage, and persistence mechanisms
Spearhead the integration of new technologies, programming languages, and frameworks to boost developer productivity and drive product innovation
Uphold high standards for software quality, promoting a "design document-first" methodology and facilitating technical growth through code reviews and mentorship
Address complex customer issues, leveraging deep expertise in Kubernetes, Linux internals, and distributed systems to provide expert support
Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to refine and expand ACS features, maintaining a sharp focus on user experience and operational excellence
Provide technical guidance and foster peer learning through code reviews and design feedback to colleagues
Engage with the open-source community, sharing knowledge and contributing to projects foundational to ACS technologies.

Requirements

Open to learning new technologies, programming languages, and concepts; we work in Golang, but we care much more about your general engineering skills than knowledge of a specific programming language
Proven track record in architecting and implementing high-performance, scalable backend services, including RESTful and gRPC APIs
Experience should include designing, optimizing, and maintaining complex systems, ideally in high-traffic environments
Demonstrated experience with the complexities of building and maintaining scalable distributed systems and APIs
Knowledge of and experience with automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Terraform, Helm)
Experience creating or contributing to tools that enhance developer productivity or system reliability is expected
Understanding of and experience with Kubernetes, including deployment, scaling, management, and securing clusters in production environments (preferred, but not required)
Enjoy delivering high-quality software through a principled, “design document-first” approach
Thrive in a collaborative environment working with different stakeholders and subject matter experts
Exhibit innovative thinking and strong problem-solving capacity, demonstrated through practical solutions to complex engineering challenges
Communication and collaboration skills are essential and demonstrated experience working in highly diverse and dynamic teams is required
A history of contributions to open-source projects is preferred, and active participation in community discussions and events is expected
Leadership roles within these communities are highly regarded
Candidates should exhibit innovative thinking and problem-solving capacity, demonstrated through practical solutions to complex engineering challenges
The ability to think critically and provide leadership in container security and distributed systems is a plus.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
Retirement 401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and holidays
Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Golangbackend servicesRESTful APIsgRPC APIsscalable distributed systemsautomation frameworksKubernetesLinux internalsevent processingdata collection

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationleadershipinnovative thinkingmentorshiptechnical guidanceuser experience focuscross-functional collaborationpeer learning