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Staff Software Engineer (L7 Security)

Santa Clara, United States of America💼 Full-time💰 $150,000–$150,000🗓 2026-08-03 → 2026-09-27

Core

Design and develop new Layer-7 security features for next-generation firewalls, focusing on identity and inspection areas.

Role type

Staff Software Engineer (L7 Security)

Builds

Next-generation firewall security features

Domain

Cybersecurity / Networking

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

C, C++, GO, TCP/IP, L4-L7 protocols, software optimization, agile practices

Preferred skills

MS or PhD in Computer Science, military experience, TLS knowledge

Technologies

C, C++, GO

Responsibilities

Design and develop new security features in next-generation firewalls; Develop functional specifications and assist in development/debugging; Suggest and implement improvements to the development process; Interview, mentor and coach new team members; Identify performance bottlenecks and implement improvements

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with strategic ownership

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