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Staff Engineer, Container Security

Staff Engineer builds Zero Trust Segmentation orchestration for container ecosystems, enhancing Kubernetes platforms like EKS and GKE. Requires 8+ years in distributed systems, proficiency in Go/Python/Java, and strong networking expertise; onsite in Sunnyvale, CA.

194k – 233kSunnyvale, CASecurity EngineeringOnsite8+ YOE
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About the role

Responsibilities

  • Build orchestration for Zero Trust Segmentation at application/pod level in container ecosystems, identifying blocking attack pathways.
  • Enhance modern container platforms including Kubernetes, Istio, OpenShift, AKS, EKS, GKE.
  • Own and design critical features and subsystems, defend designs, deliver scalable, stable, secure implementations.
  • Mentor junior engineers, new-grads, and interns.
  • Collaborate with field organization and key customers to shape the product.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s in computer science or equivalent (Master’s a plus).
  • 8+ years building distributed & scalable software systems.
  • Proficient in Go, Python, Java (at least one).
  • Experience with large, distributed, scalable software systems.
  • Familiarity and passion for Kubernetes and related technologies.
  • Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, networking concepts, debugging.
  • TCP/IP networking knowledge.
  • Unix/Linux programming experience.

Nice-to-Haves

  • Experience with networking and security controls.

Skills

KubernetesIstioOpenshiftAksEKSGKEGoPythonJavaTCP/IPUnix/Linux

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