Senior Open Source 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 develop exciting pieces of new technology within Falco, OSS Sysdig, their libraries, and our Open Source projects
• You will become a contributor and possibly a maintainer of these open source projects
• You will help users and adopters get up to speed with these tools and help fix reported bugs
• You will be responsible for making releases and working on modern automation
• You will engage with the community via Slack and GitHub, participate in conferences like Kubecon, deliver technical talks, and write blogs on open source technologies, such as the Linux kernel, Falco, and Sysdig

What you will bring with you

• Solid programming skills in the following programming languages: C/C++, Golang, Rust
• Contribution to open source projects
• Linux, eBPF, Containers, and Kubernetes experience

What we look for

• 5 years of experience as Software Engineer in cloud native or security domains
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

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

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is between €54,000 and €68,000. Actual offers may be higher or lower than this range based on a variety of factors, including your work location, job-related experience and education.

The national collective bargaining agreement (CCNL) applied by Sysdig is CCNL Terziario-Confcommercio.

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.

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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