Engineer 3, Sensor - SSP (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Engineer 3, Sensor - SSP (Cybersecurity): Developing foundational detection and response functions for the Falcon sensor with an accent on sensor-oriented missions and reusable platform technology. Focus on writing asynchronous code in domain-specific languages and improving highly-concurrent system logic to stop breaches.

Location: Hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week on-site in Sunnyvale, CA

Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Company

Global leader in cybersecurity protecting organizations with an AI-native platform processing trillions of events daily.

What you will do

• Own and modify complex sensor detections and response capabilities.
• Develop core logic for the Falcon sensor and support other developers using these technologies.
• Write code in C++ and internal asynchronous domain-specific languages.
• Collaborate with malware researchers, adversary response teams, and cloud development teams.
• Implement comprehensive unit, functional, and integration tests.
• Diagnose and resolve critical issues discovered by customers or engineering teams.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in or able to work hybrid in Sunnyvale, CA (2-3 days/week)
• Ability to read and write C++.
• Experience maintaining and improving large, existing codebases.
• Ability to reason about complex, highly-concurrent systems.
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making and streamline workflows.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating across distributed teams.

Nice to have

• Fluency and expertise in Linux development environments.
• Proficiency in writing Python.
• Background in endpoint security.
• Experience designing or writing virtual machine runtimes.

Culture & Benefits

• Market-leading compensation and equity awards.
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation, holidays, and paid parental/adoption leaves.
• Professional development opportunities for all levels.
• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities.