Systems Software Engineer - Platform Team

Corelight, a leading cybersecurity company, is seeking a Senior Systems Software Engineer to join their Platform Team. The company specializes in transforming network and cloud activity into evidence for elite defenders, offering the fastest-growing Network Detection and Response (NDR) platform in the industry.

The role involves maintaining and evolving the software platform supporting the Corelight Open NDR appliance. As a Platform Team engineer, you'll work with a custom Linux distribution and support containerized applications. The position offers unique opportunities to contribute to open source projects, including potential Linux kernel contributions.

The ideal candidate should have strong Linux systems software development experience, proficiency in Python, C/C++, and bash, and extensive networking knowledge. Experience with high-performance Network Interface Cards, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native development would be advantageous.

Corelight prides itself on its human-centered culture, emphasizing values such as low ego results, tireless service, and applied curiosity. The company serves sensitive, mission-critical large enterprises and government agencies worldwide. Backed by top-tier venture capital organizations like Crowdstrike, Accel, and Insight, Corelight offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and impact in the cybersecurity field.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $160,000 to $183,000, plus equity and additional benefits. Corelight supports a geographically dispersed workforce, allowing employees to work from various locations worldwide while maintaining strong team connectivity.