Staff Software Engineer

At Sysdig, we believe cloud security isn't a compromise - it's a promise. From the start, our mission has been clear: to help organizations secure innovation in the cloud, the right way.We created Falco, the open standard for cloud threat detection, and continue to lead the cloud security market with runtime insights, open innovation, and agentic Al. Creators of technology trusted by over 60% of the Fortune 500, Sysdig gives teams the real-time clarity to move fast and defend what matters most.Culture matters here. We believe diversity fuels stronger ideas, and open dialogue drives sharper decisions. Recognized as a Best Place to Work and one of Deloitte's fastest-growing companies for the past 5 years, we're here to raise the standard for what cloud security and workplace culture should be.If you have the passion to dig deeper, the desire to challenge convention, and the curiosity to build something better, Sysdig is the right place for you.

What you will do

• You will report to the Engineering Manager
• Lead the design and development of scalable, backend APIs and services that integrate with cloud services, with a focus on IBM Cloud
• Collaborate with Product, Infrastructure, and Partner teams to understand requirements and design interfaces that are intuitive and maintainable
• Guide the evolution of Sysdig's managed service capabilities in cloud environments, specifically IBM Cloud
• Influence long-term architecture and technical direction for Sysdig's integrations with IBM Cloud (IAM, authn/authz, service-to-service patterns, resiliency)
• Champion quality, simplicity, and clarity in system design, API design, and data modeling
• Provide technical leadership through design reviews, mentorship, and raising engineering standards

What you will bring with you

• Experience designing and building distributed backend systems and APIs (data-heavy or high-throughput systems are a plus)
• Experience with cloud fundamentals (compute, networking, identity, security), with the ability to ramp quickly on IBM Cloud specifics
• Experience with IAM and access patterns (OAuth/OIDC, JWT, RBAC/policy-based access); IBM Cloud IAM experience is a plus
• Good grasp of SaaS operations and Kubernetes (deployments, scaling, observability and incident response mindset)
• Development experience in Java, Go, or similar languages
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL data stores (e.g., Postgres plus other database systems)

What we look for

• Understanding of API best practices: versioning, backward compatibility, consistency, and access control
• We appreciate interest in Cloud Security (CSPM/CDR/CIEM), but do not require it.
• Proficiency with standard engineering tools (CI/CD pipelines, version control, containerization)

When you join Sysdig, you can expect:

• Extra days off to prioritize your well-being
• Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app
• Great compensation package

We would love for you to join us! Please reach out even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the job description. We can always explore other options after starting the conversation. Your background and passion will set you apart, especially if your career path is different.Some of our Hiring Managers are globally distributed, an English version of your CV will be appreciated.Sysdig values a diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Sysdig is an equal-opportunity employer. Sysdig does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

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