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Sr. Software Engineer-Linux

Stellar Cyber
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/5/2024 CLOSED ON 2/18/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Software Engineer-Linux position at Stellar Cyber?

Join a fast-growing global leader in cybersecurity, trusted by some of the biggest names in the industry. Besides many enterprises and government agencies, nearly 30% of the world’s top MSSPs rely on our platform, and that number is growing every day as more companies recognize the value of next-generation security solutions. We're at the forefront of protecting organizations against sophisticated cyber threats using cutting-edge AI and automation technologies. Our culture is built on diversity, openness, and collaboration, fostering creativity and innovation that drives real impact in the market.

To accelerate our growth, we are seeking a talented Sr. Software Engineer-Linux with startup passion, a can-do attitude, and a desire to make an impact, while building a future for themselves and Stellar Cyber. If you are excited to be part of a very fast-growing team with lots of opportunities, Stellar Cyber is a great place to grow your career.

This is a remote job within the United States.

Responsibilities:

  • Build robust, fault-tolerant, low footprint sensor software running on different Linux environments, e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, or Red Hat Enterprise, which could be on cloud or on-premises.
  • Design and write high-quality and high-performance code in a multi-threaded/multi-process environment to bring customer’s data into our XDR platform.
  • Keep improving the performance of existing sensor software to use less host resources.
  • Write a script to deploy the Linux sensor in the customer’s environment.
  • Independently analyze and resolve sensor related customer cases.

  • Bachelor with 5 years of working experience or master/PhD with 2 years of working experience in cyber security related fields.
  • Familiar with at least two of the following languages: Python, C/C , Shell script, Go, Ruby, or Java.
  • Familiarity with network protocols, e.g., VXLAN, ICMP, TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, and HTTP.
  • Experience on performance tuning on Linux systems.
  • Experience on Network IDS, IPS and Network Security Monitoring engines, like Suricata, is a plus.
  • Great team player and have a can-do attitude.
  • Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently in a high-energy, fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
  • Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Startup working experience is a plus.
  • Pre-IPO stock options
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
  • 401(k), paid time off, life insurance
  • Employee Assistance, Discount, Referral Programs
  • Rewards and Recognition Program


If you're passionate about cybersecurity, driven to make an impact, and excited to grow your career, Stellar Cyber offers the perfect opportunity!

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