Senior Software Engineer - Runtime

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Runtime in United States.
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Runtime to design and build high-performance backend systems that support real-time security and observability at scale. In this role, you will develop scalable APIs, data pipelines, and services that handle large volumes of multi-cloud data while ensuring reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency. Collaborating closely with product, threat research, frontend, and customer-facing teams, you will help deliver impactful features that strengthen cloud security operations. This position requires strong software engineering fundamentals, expertise in distributed systems, and a passion for operational excellence. You will participate in architecture evolution, code reviews, and operational support, contributing to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high-quality software delivery. This is a remote role in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment where your work directly impacts cloud security outcomes.
Accountabilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, and data processing pipelines to support runtime security and observability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Threat Research, Frontend, and Customer-facing teams, to deliver high-impact features.
• Optimize architecture for reliability, performance, and cost efficiency in multi-cloud environments including Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, and IBM Cloud.
• Participate in design sessions, code reviews, and operational support of services owned by your team.
• Implement logging, metrics, and observability best practices to support troubleshooting and system monitoring.
• Contribute to AI-driven productivity initiatives and automation of operational workflows.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong computer science fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, systems design, and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience building scalable backend services and APIs.
• Proficiency in Go, Java, or C++ in production environments; experience with Python is a plus.
• Experience with containerized workloads and cloud-native infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with messaging and streaming platforms (NATS, JetStream, Kafka).
• Experience with datastores such as Elasticsearch, Redis, and Postgres/SQL.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, and IBM Cloud.
• Experience in building or operating security products is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Flexible remote work arrangements.
• Comprehensive healthcare and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and AI tools to enhance productivity.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?
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