Sr. Engineer - Cloud & AI Runtime (C++/eBPF/K8s)

Location: USA - Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid: 2-3 days per week on-site)

Salary: $140,000 - $215,000 per year

Company

Global cybersecurity company building an AI-native platform for cloud workload protection.

What you will do

• Build runtime security solutions for cloud and AI workloads deployed at scale.
• Design and develop highly scalable, high-performance Linux system software components for security.
• Develop and extend sensor capabilities to provide visibility, advanced detection, and robust prevention for AI/ML infrastructure threats.
• Ensure reliability and performance via monitoring, testing, and debugging; identify root causes and improve tests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sensor and cloud solutions and streamline release cycles.
• Lead strategic technical initiatives and provide technical guidance through code reviews and engineering best practices (secure coding, CI/CD, OS internals).

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience building product features on Linux/Unix in C/C++ with high concurrency, high reliability, and low-level OS performance/memory requirements.
• Experience developing Linux kernel modules.
• Experience developing production eBPF code for security or networking.
• Experience programming cloud-native workloads using public/private cloud platforms and container technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a distributed team.
• Proven experience using AI technologies to enhance decision-making and improve efficiency/workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation and holidays; paid parental and adoption leaves.
• Professional development opportunities for all employees.
• Market-leading compensation and equity awards; comprehensive benefits package (including health insurance and 401k).
• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities.

Hiring process

• Code reviews and technical evaluation of engineering practices and problem-solving approach.
• Interviews focused on Linux/C++ systems, eBPF, and cloud-native security experience.
• Collaboration and quality-focused discussions with cross-functional stakeholders.