Staff Software Engineer, Firewall
Core
Hands-on technical lead for the Firewall pod, building integrations with WAF management platforms to assess coverage and generate safe remediation guidance.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (Backend/Security)
Builds
Services and integrations connecting NodeZero with WAF management platforms
Domain
Cybersecurity / Web Application Firewall
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Python (expert), Systems design, API integration, Security mindset, Technical leadership, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Go/Rust, WAF platforms (AWS, Cloudflare, F5, etc.), API security, DAST/pentesting, Cloud environments
Technologies
Python, Go, Rust, AWS WAF, Cloudflare, F5, Imperva, FortiWeb, ModSecurity, OWASP CRS
Responsibilities
Own technical approach for WAF workstream, Design and build reliable integrations with WAF platforms, Define correctness checks for recommendations, Build durable workflows for long-running operations, Design safety controls for configuration changes, Build observability for system assessments, Mentor engineers and lead through influence
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with technical leadership
