Principal Software Development Engineer | Cortex Detection team (Backend)
Core
Architect and build high-scale backend systems for threat detection and data analytics, processing millions of events per second to protect sensitive organizations.
Role type
Principal Software Development Engineer (Backend)
Builds
Microservices architecture and threat detection capabilities for Cortex
Domain
Cybersecurity / Cloud Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Backend software engineering, Kubernetes, microservices architecture, SQL, NoSQL, high-availability system scaling, technical leadership, production system ownership
Preferred skills
High-scale SaaS or cybersecurity experience, Go, Python, GCP
Technologies
Kubernetes, GCP
Responsibilities
Design and build new capabilities for Data Analytics and Threat Detection; Ensure microservices architecture remains robust under massive loads; Mentor engineers and guide design discussions; Collaborate with Product Management and Security Researchers to define requirements; Own the software development life cycle for high-velocity delivery
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship
