Staff Software Engineer

Job Title:

Staff Software Engineer

About Trellix:

Trellix, the trusted CISO ally, is redefining the future of cybersecurity and soulful work. Our comprehensive, GenAI-powered platform helps organizations confronted by today’s most advanced threats gain confidence in the protection and resilience of their operations. Along with an extensive partner ecosystem, we accelerate technology innovation through artificial intelligence, automation, and analytics to empower over 53,000 customers with responsibly architected security solutions.
We also recognize the importance of closing the 4-million-person cybersecurity talent gap. We aim to create a home for anyone seeking a meaningful future in cybersecurity and look for candidates across industries to join us in soulful work. More at https://www.trellix.com/.

Role Overview:

Job Title: Staff Software Engineer

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer with a strong background in Python, Java, and modern software development practices. The ideal candidate will have expertise in designing and implementing scalable systems, as well as experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. This role requires an individual with a strong ownership mindset, capable of taking initiative and delivering end-to-end solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of large-scale software systems in Python and Go.
• Understanding of data pipelines and event/log processing eg., syslog, JSON. Protobuf/MsgPack, gRPC, Apache Kafka, Pulsar, Red Panda, RabbitMQ, etc.
• Own end-to-end product features, from initial design through to production, with a focus on high-quality, maintainable code.
• Architect scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions with a focus on performance and usability.
• Contribute to system design decisions, optimizing for scalability, availability, and performance.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Integrate with CI/CD pipelines, continuously improving and optimizing them for faster and more reliable software releases.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure best practices in coding, testing, and design patterns.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues in production and development environments.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
 

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Expertise in Python and Go and design patterns.
• Hands-on experience with system design, architecture, and scaling of complex systems.
• Strong exposure to CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., ArgoCD, Github Actions).
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, e.g., CRD, Helm, Kustomize, design and implementation of k8s Operators
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Good understanding of Networking and storage e.g., Load balancers, proxies.
• Experience working in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficient in database design and optimization, with experience in both SQL and NoSQL databases (Eg., OpenSearch, ClickHouse, Apache Iceberg)
• Proven experience in Agile methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex problems into manageable solutions.

Company Benefits and Perks:

We believe that the best solutions are developed by teams who embrace each other's unique experiences, skills, and abilities. We work hard to create a dynamic workforce where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

• Retirement Plans

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• Support for Community Involvement

We're serious about our commitment to a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our industry-leading products and customer support, which is why we prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.