Lead Software Engineer

By making evidence the heart of security, we help customers stay ahead of ever-changing cyber-attacks.

Corelight is the cybersecurity company that transforms network and cloud activity into evidence. Evidence that elite defenders use to proactively hunt for threats, accelerate response to cyber incidents, gain complete network visibility and create powerful analytics using machine-learning and behavioral analysis tools. Easily deployed, and available in traditional and SaaS-based formats, Corelight is the fastest-growing Network Detection and Response (NDR) platform in the industry. And we are the only NDR platform that leverages the power of Open Source projects in addition to our own technology to deliver Intrusion Detection (IDS), Network Security Monitoring (NSM), and Smart PCAP solutions. We sell to some of the most sensitive, mission critical large enterprises and government agencies in the world.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Drive software architecture end-to-end, from design and implementation to testing, monitoring, and CI/CD practices. Implement automated test suites, monitoring tools, and alerting mechanisms.
• Mentor junior engineers by providing guidance on design, architecture, code reviews, and writing performant, maintainable code.
• Participate actively in Agile processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with Product Manager and Scrum Master to refine epics, provide estimates, and align stakeholders on a predictable, high-quality release schedule.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to propose innovations and improvements in software development practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience on Linux or Unix-style platforms.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Golang and C++.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure.
• Experience with containers and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with multi-threaded applications in production.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with open source development workflows and tools (e.g., Git/GitHub/GitLab, make, CMake).

Bonus requirements

• Prior experience leading a software team in an Agile environment.
• Experience organizing and leading technical meetings with engineers and stakeholders.
• Background in Enterprise, Security, or Network products.
• Familiarity with packet capture and analysis tools.
• Knowledge of NDR solutions such as Zeek and Suricata.
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) or other relevant certifications.

We are proud of our culture and values - driving diversity of background and thought, low-ego results, applied curiosity and tireless service to our customers and community. Corelight is committed to a geographically dispersed yet connected employee base with employees working from home and office locations around the world. Fueled by an accelerating revenue stream, and investments from top-tier venture capital organizations such as Crowdstrike, Accel and Insight - we are rapidly expanding our team.

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Notice of Pay Transparency:
The compensation for this position may vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. Depending on the nature and seniority of the role, a percentage of compensation may come in the form of a commission-based or discretionary bonus. Equity and additional benefits will also be awarded.

Compensation Range

$184,000-$229,000 USD