Senior Open Source Engineer
@ Sysdig

Hybrid
$150,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 22 hours ago

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About Sysdig

At Sysdig, cloud security isn’t a compromise – it’s a promise. We created Falco, the open standard for cloud threat detection, and lead in cloud security markets with runtime insights and open innovation. Our technology is trusted by over 60% of the Fortune 500.

Culture & Values

We believe diversity fuels stronger ideas and open dialogue leads to better decisions. Recognized as a Best Place to Work and one of Deloitte’s fastest-growing companies for the past 5 years, Sysdig is committed to setting high standards in both cloud security and workplace culture.

Role Overview: Senior Open Source Engineer

You will work under the Technical Lead Manager (Open Source Engineering) to build new technology for Falco, its libraries, ecosystem tools, and other open source projects such as OSS Sysdig, StratoShark, and Wireshark. Your responsibilities include contributing and maintaining these projects, engaging with users to fix bugs, and growing community adoption through support, event speaking, and content creation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance components within Falco and related open source projects.
  • Contribute code and maintain open source projects.
  • Partner with users to resolve issues and implement improvements.
  • Engage with the community via events, talks, and blogs.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong understanding of system and network security, Linux internals, eBPF, Containers, and Kubernetes.
  • Experience in performance optimization, memory safety, and large-scale data processing.
  • Expertise in developer advocacy, community building, or related DevRel activities.
  • Proven contributions to open source software projects.
  • Proficient in C/C++, Golang, or Rust.
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Benefits

Enjoy extra days off, mental health support through the Modern Health app, and a competitive compensation package.

Key skills/competency

  • Cloud security
  • Open source
  • Falco
  • Linux
  • eBPF
  • Kubernetes
  • Developer advocacy
  • Performance optimization
  • Community engagement
  • Programming (C/C++, Golang, Rust)
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  • Customize your resume: Highlight open source contributions and relevant tech skills.
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  • Showcase technical expertise: Emphasize Linux internals, eBPF, and Kubernetes.
  • Engage with communities: Demonstrate event speaking and developer advocacy.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Linux internals and eBPF concepts.
Practice coding in C/C++, Golang or Rust.
Study container and Kubernetes architectures.
Prepare system security and performance tests.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenge in community engagement.
Explain a time you solved critical bugs.
Share teamwork experiences in open source projects.
Discuss handling feedback in fast-paced environments.

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