5+ years of software engineering experience, primarily in security-focused roles or companies.
Expert in Go and strong JavaScript/Node.js coding skills.
Proven ability to design and implement scalable systems for large data.
Deep knowledge of distributed systems and experience with Apache Flink and Kafka.
Expertise in Kubernetes and running security-focused workloads at scale.
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and security practices.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Responsibilities
Design and build real-time security detection engines using Apache Flink and Kafka.
Develop high-performance APIs and microservices in Go and JavaScript/Node.js.
Implement streaming analytics for event correlation and threat intelligence.
Architect security solutions that operate on Kubernetes at hyperscale.
Create data pipelines handling petabytes of logs and telemetry data.
Lead technical designs for security features from conception through production.
Mentor junior engineers on cloud-native development and security best practices.
Benefits
Career development opportunities, including conference, training, and education reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning's extensive course library for skill enhancement.
Comprehensive well-being support with benefits like Employee Assistance Programs.
Flexible time off policy to maintain a work-life balance.
Equity compensation options including stock grants and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Full Job Description
Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you'll find your place here. We value winning together-while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world.
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is passionate about startups fueling the next wave of AI innovation.
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our Security Products team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining robust security products and infrastructure that protect Digital Ocean's platform and our customers' data. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about solving complex security challenges at scale. What you'll do
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 JavaScript/Node.js
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
What we'll expect from you
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 systems with large data requirements
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.
Nice to Have
Experience with distributed systems and microservices architectures.
Knowledge of cryptography and secure communication protocols.
Contributions to open-source security projects.
Compensation Range:
$140,800 - $176,000
*This is a remote role.
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Why You'll Like Working for DigitalOcean
We innovate with purpose. You'll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions.
We prioritize career development. At DO, you'll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and development.
We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences.
We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
DigitalOcean is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
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.
