Senior Software Engineer - Runtime

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Runtime in United States.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Runtime to design and build high-performance backend systems that support real-time security and observability at scale. In this role, you will develop scalable APIs, data pipelines, and services that handle large volumes of multi-cloud data while ensuring reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency. Collaborating closely with product, threat research, frontend, and customer-facing teams, you will help deliver impactful features that strengthen cloud security operations. This position requires strong software engineering fundamentals, expertise in distributed systems, and a passion for operational excellence. You will participate in architecture evolution, code reviews, and operational support, contributing to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high-quality software delivery. This is a remote role in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment where your work directly impacts cloud security outcomes.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, and data processing pipelines to support runtime security and observability.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Threat Research, Frontend, and Customer-facing teams, to deliver high-impact features.

• Optimize architecture for reliability, performance, and cost efficiency in multi-cloud environments including Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, and IBM Cloud.

• Participate in design sessions, code reviews, and operational support of services owned by your team.

• Implement logging, metrics, and observability best practices to support troubleshooting and system monitoring.

• Contribute to AI-driven productivity initiatives and automation of operational workflows.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of professional experience in backend software development.

• Strong computer science fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, systems design, and distributed systems.

• Hands-on experience building scalable backend services and APIs.

• Proficiency in Go, Java, or C++ in production environments; experience with Python is a plus.

• Experience with containerized workloads and cloud-native infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Familiarity with messaging and streaming platforms (NATS, JetStream, Kafka).

• Experience with datastores such as Elasticsearch, Redis, and Postgres/SQL.

• Knowledge of cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, and IBM Cloud.

• Experience in building or operating security products is desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

• Flexible remote work arrangements.

• Comprehensive healthcare and retirement plans.

• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

• Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

• Access to cutting-edge technologies and AI tools to enhance productivity.