Staff Software Developer - Endpoint Security

Arctic Wolf

$86K — $265K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Canada
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-12+ years in systems engineering with 3+ years in technical leadership roles
  • Deep knowledge of system-level programming languages like C++ or Rust
  • Proven experience leading complex technical initiatives
  • Background in producing highly reliable software
  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles and threat detection
  • Experience on an Agent team for a SaaS organization
  • Familiarity with MacOS internals

Responsibilities

  • Build reliable code for cyber-security services on multiple platforms
  • Create high-level designs and architecture specifications documentation
  • Drive excellence in code quality and system reliability
  • Mentor fellow engineers on design and best practices
  • Collaborate with Product, Security, and DevOps on technical solutions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Variable incentive compensation
  • New hire equity grants
  • Support for remote interviews including on-camera policy
  • Accommodations for technical challenges during interviews
Full Job Description

Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a Staff Developer to be part of making that happen.   

   

About the Role

This role involves supporting a software development team with a strong focus on project delivery, technical execution, and team mentorship. The individual is expected to demonstrate expert-level programming and system design skills, take ownership of end-to-end project delivery, and ensure adherence to software development best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Build highly reliable code for agent-based cyber-security services and their deployment for Windows, Mac and Linux.

  • Create technical documentation including high-level designs and architecture specifications

  • Drive technical excellence in code quality, performance, and system reliability

  • Mentor Senior and Mid-level engineers on technical design and best practices

  • Collaborate with Product, Security, and DevOps teams on technical solutions

About You

  •  8-12+ years in systems engineering with 3+ years in technical leadership roles

  • Deep knowledge of one or more system-level programming languages like C++ or Rust

  • Proven track record leading complex technical initiatives and mentoring engineers

  • Experience working in an environment requiring engineering excellence to produce highly reliable software

  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat detection, and security data processing

  • Experience working on an Agent team for a SaaS organization

  • Deep knowledge of operating system internals, notably MacOS

On-Camera Policy
To support a fair, transparent, and engaging interview experience, candidates interviewing remotely are expected to be on camera during all video interviews. Being on camera fosters authentic connection, improves communication, and allows for full engagement from both candidates and interviewers. We understand that technical, bandwidth, or location-related challenges may occasionally prevent video use. If this applies, candidates are required to notify us in advance so we can explore appropriate accommodations.

 

The base salary range for this job family is 86,000 to 265,700 USD annually. This range reflects the base pay the company reasonably expects to offer for this position, aligned to the broader job family base pay structure. Actual base pay may vary based on skills, experience, and location, including job family level. In addition to base pay, Arctic Wolf offers variable incentive compensation, new hire equity grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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