Staff Software Engineer

Tenable

Staff Software Engineer developing and maintaining cloud-based search solutions for cybersecurity at Tenable. Collaborating across teams to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $188,000 - $282,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-based applications and distributed systems, with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and security. Provides technical guidance and mentorship while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

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Cloud-Based Application DevelopmentDistributed Systems DesignCybersecurity TechnologiesTechnical MentorshipSystem Performance Optimization

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentSystem ArchitectureTechnical Specification DefinitionTroubleshootingDebuggingPerformance OptimizationEmerging TechnologiesScalabilityReliabilitySecurity

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingMentorship

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Cloud InfrastructureEnterprise CustomersProduct ManagementUX Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityDistributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, and maintain software features for cloud-based applications and distributed systems.
Contribute to system design and architecture, including evaluating technical solutions, defining technical specifications, and ensuring scalability, reliability, and security of global cloud infrastructure.
Participate in the ongoing development and optimization of distributed systems supporting cybersecurity technologies for enterprise customers.
Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends, and apply relevant advancements to improve system performance and product capabilities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, UX Design, and other stakeholders, to define requirements, iterate on product features, and ensure timely delivery of software releases.
Troubleshoot and debug production issues and implement required performance optimizations.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science or other directly related field of study
8 years (96 months) of work experience in the job offered or other closely related positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
disability and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings with company match
employee stock purchase plan
employee referral program
flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
education assistance
parental leave
paid time off (PTO)
company-paid holidays
health and wellness events
community programs