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Senior Software Engineer - C++/Networking at Illumio | Sunnyvale, CA

IllumioSunnyvale, California - HQ
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent; Master's degree preferred5+ years of experience in developing distributed and scalable software solutionsExpertise in C++ programming (C++11/14/17/20)

About the job

Join Us in Shaping Cybersecurity!

At Illumio, we are at the forefront of ransomware and breach containment, transforming how organizations tackle cyberattacks and maintain operational resilience. Leveraging the Illumio AI Security Graph, our advanced breach containment platform effectively identifies and mitigates threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments, halting the progression of attacks before they escalate into crises.

As a recognized leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio empowers Zero Trust principles, reinforcing cyber resilience for the critical infrastructure, systems, and organizations that sustain our world.

Our Engineering Vision:

Our Engineering team thrives on a culture of visionary leadership, autonomy, and ownership, fostering a dynamic synergy that propels us in an ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.

By joining our team, you will become part of the leader in Zero Trust Segmentation. You will engage with a cutting-edge technology stack encompassing operating systems, distributed applications, and immersive UI/visualization tools.

Together, we are defining the future of cybersecurity, continuing to build world-class products led by diverse perspectives and a commitment to innovation during a time of unprecedented cybersecurity challenges.

Your Role:

  • You will architect a groundbreaking approach to orchestrating Zero Trust segmentation down to the application and pod/container level, effortlessly identifying and blocking attack pathways within the container ecosystem.

  • Utilize the latest technologies and C++ standards.

  • Deepen your understanding of modern container platforms such as Kubernetes, Istio, OpenShift, AKS, EKS, and GKE.

  • Take ownership of designing critical features and subsystems, meticulously refining all details and defending your design choices to your peers.

  • Deliver robust implementations that are elegant, simple, scalable, stable, secure, and supportable, ensuring our product protects the critical infrastructure of large enterprises.

  • Collaborate with the field organization and pivotal customers to shape this innovative product.

Your Toolkit:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.

  • 5+ years of experience in building distributed and scalable software systems.

  • Proficiency in C++ (versions 11/14/17/20).

About Illumio

Illumio is a pioneering leader in ransomware and breach containment, utilizing innovative technology to redefine how organizations manage cyber threats and maintain resilience. Our commitment to Zero Trust principles ensures that we protect the critical infrastructure of enterprises worldwide.

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