Staff Software Engineer- Linux

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.

We offer a highly competitive compensation package on par with industry leaders like Google and Microsoft, ensuring our team is rewarded for their expertise and dedication. We are fully remote, providing the flexibility to work from anywhere in Taiwan. We are rooted in transparency and openness, without rigid hierarchies. We are feedback-driven, encouraging open communication and innovation at every level. 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 Senior Sensor Engineer 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.

Please note, as part of our interview process, we may invite candidates for an in-person interview to meet with our team.

Responsibilities:

• Build robust, fault-tolerant, low footprint sensor software running on different Linux environments/Windows platforms 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.
• Independently analyze and resolve sensor related customer cases.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience on agent development on Windows systems, including Windows software packaging, installation and upgrade, is a plus.
• Experience on GPO or SCCM based software deployment 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

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