Senior Software Engineer, Security Products

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1,001-5,000 employees

Software Development

Broomfield, Colorado

2012

Public Company

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• Design and develop real-time security detection engines using Apache Flink
• and Kafka for threat detection at cloud scale
• Build high-performance security APIs and microservices using Go and
• Implement streaming analytics for security event correlation, anomaly
• detection, and threat intelligence
• Architect and implement security solutions running on Kubernetes at
• hyperscale
• Develop security data pipelines processing petabytes of logs, network
• traffic, and telemetry data
• Lead technical design for complex security platform features from conception
• to production
• Collaborate with security researchers, threat analysts, and cloud platform
• teams
• Mentor junior engineers on security engineering best practices and
• cloud-native development
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with significant exposure to
• building products at security companies or within security functions.
• Expert-level Go and strong JavaScript/Node.js skills
• Proven track record of designing and implementing high-throughput, scalable

Required

• Deep understanding of distributed systems: consensus, replication,
• partitioning, and consistency - Production Apache Flink and advanced Kafka
• experience processing high-volume event streams.
• Deep Kubernetes expertise running security-critical workloads at scale
• Cloud platform experience (AWS, GCP, Azure) with understanding of cloud
• security models, infrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform, Helm, Chef)
• Experience building systems handling millions of events per second
• Familiarity with various security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, WAF,
• IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly evolving environment.

Preferred

• Experience with distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of cryptography and secure communication protocols.
• Contributions to open-source security projects.

• $140,800 - $176,000
• This is a remote role.
• We innovate with purpose. You’ll be a part of a cutting-edge technology
• company with a high-growth trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI
• so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As
• part of our team, you’ll embody our "Shark" mindset: bold, ambitious, and
• scrappy. You'll lead with a bias for action and take true ownership of our
• products, customer success, and team culture.
• We prioritize career development. At DigitalOcean, you’ll do the best work of
• your career. You will join a community of exceptional talent, collaborating
• closely with some of the brightest and most interesting people in the
• industry. We are a high-performance and fast-paced organization that will
• always challenge you to think big. Our talent development team prioritizes
• your professional development and provides resources to support your growth.
• We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training,
• and education, subject to company policy.
• We care about your well-being. We take a comprehensive approach to our total
• rewards packages because we know different things drive different people. Our
• benefits are designed to support you and may include flexible time off, local
• team meetups, and mental health and well being support. Our benefits
• philosophy is consistent globally, but specific benefits and eligibility vary
• by location to reflect local needs and regulations.
• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on
• market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. Eligible employees may
• also receive equity compensation, which may include a new hire equity grant
• and, in participating countries, the opportunity to participate in our
• Employee Stock Purchase Program. Equity awards are subject to approval and
• the terms of the applicable plan.
• Non-sales roles: In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to
• participate in DigitalOcean’s annual bonus plan and may be eligible for a
• new hire equity grant, subject to plan terms and local eligibility. Bonus
• amounts depend on company and individual performance.
• Sales roles (sales compensation eligible): In addition to base salary,
• this role may be eligible to earn incentive compensation under the
• applicable sales compensation plan and may be eligible for a new hire
• equity grant, subject to plan terms and local eligibility.
• DigitalOcean is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the
• Application Limit: You may apply to a maximum of 3 positions within any 180-day
• period. This policy promotes better role-candidate matching and encourages
• thoughtful applications where your qualifications align most strongly.