San Francisco, United States of America On-site USD 192,000 - 230,000 Yearly

Illumio is hiring a Staff Engineer

About the Role

Lead the evolution of a next-generation cybersecurity platform by designing and building resilient, containerized microservices that process high-volume network telemetry and cloud events in real time. You'll take full ownership of services from concept through deployment, ensuring they deliver actionable security insights across multi-tenant environments on public cloud infrastructures.

What You’ll Do

  • Architect and implement robust services in Go, processing streaming data from AWS, Azure, and GCP to power real-time visibility and risk mitigation for customers.
  • Drive technical decisions by presenting and defending system designs to peers, then deliver production-grade implementations using Kubernetes, REST APIs, and distributed data pipelines.
  • Champion code quality and testability through developer-led testing, integration validation, and operational rigor to ensure system resilience.
  • Mentor early-career engineers and interns, helping them grow through code reviews, pair programming, and technical guidance.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Management to refine requirements, anticipate customer needs, and deliver features that exceed expectations.
  • Engage directly with operational challenges, using firsthand experience to inform better, more maintainable software design.
  • Develop deep expertise in cloud networking and security use cases by working with internal stakeholders and engineering teams.

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • At least 8 years of experience building scalable, distributed systems
  • Strong proficiency in Go and SQL, with hands-on work in Unix/Linux environments
  • Familiarity with REST API development and TCP/IP networking fundamentals
  • Proven ability to lead technical projects and guide engineering teammates

Nice-to-Have Experience

  • Master’s degree in a technical field
  • Direct programming experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP APIs
  • Background in network security or cloud security controls
  • Experience deploying containerized services in production
  • Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible

Technology Environment

You'll work across a modern stack including Go, SQL, Kubernetes, REST APIs, and multi-cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), with tooling support from Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.

Our Culture

We value autonomy, deep ownership, and technical excellence. Our environment encourages innovation, thrives on diverse perspectives, and fosters belonging through collaborative problem-solving and inclusive leadership. We support a workplace where engineers are empowered to lead, learn, and make meaningful impact.

Required Skills
GoSQLKubernetesAWSAzureGCPREST APITCP/IPUnix/LinuxDistributed SystemsScalable SoftwareContainerization GoSQLKubernetesREST APIsAWSAzureGCPCloudFormationTerraformAnsibleDistributed SystemsScalable SoftwareAPI Development
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Illumio
Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments. Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience.
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Job Details
Department Software Development
Category backend
Posted 3 months ago