Senior Software Engineer - C++ Linux & Cloud Workload Security

About Us

At SentinelOne, we’re redefining cybersecurity by pushing the limits of what’s possible—leveraging AI-powered, data-driven innovation to stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats.

From building industry-leading products to cultivating an exceptional company culture, our core values guide everything we do. We’re looking for passionate individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to drive impact. If you’re excited about solving complex challenges in bold, innovative ways, we’d love to connect with you.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer with experience in the Linux security domain. This person should be able to explore new technologies, design and develop innovative ideas from scratch, and drive new detection capabilities and infrastructure at scale for our products.

What will you do?

The role includes end-to-end responsibility for new detection capabilities, starting from researching the landscape of new Linux/Containers related security technologies, through designing detection strategies and algorithms, and delivering them at scale. You will work on low-level Kernel hooks to complicated detection engines and pure system engineering challenges. Your deliveries will enhance the security of different Linux and cloud workloads platforms protected by our product, which serves thousands of users (from enterprise & public sector clients across the globe, including some of the largest companies globally).

What your role will look like:

• Software Development (70-80% of time)

• Conduct low-level research and developer new features.

• Peer code reviews; Participate in the team’s design reviews.

• Learn new technologies in the Linux and Cloud workloads security domains.

• Architect end-to-end security solutions for complex features with loose problem definition.

• Modeling and POC of solutions for complex problems.

• Support customers with issues and requests within the team’s domain.

What skills & knowledge should you bring?

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, developing complex systems in modern C++.

• Proficient in Linux OS architecture, security, and internals.

• Hands-on experience with Linux low-level development and debugging.

• Previous experience of working on a production-grade product with a large-scale deployment.

It would be great if you have experience with:

• Linux kernel development or kernel tracing.

• Hands-on experience with eBPF.

• Container internals, platforms, and orchestrators such as Docker and Kubernetes.

• Linux networking subsystem.

• Software development in either Rust, Go, or Python.

Why us?

You will be joining a cutting-edge company where you will tackle extraordinary challenges and work with the very best in the industry.

• Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k), Commuter, Health and Dependent FSA

• Unlimited PTO

• Industry-leading gender-neutral parental leave

• Paid Company Holidays

• Paid Sick Time

• Employee stock purchase program

• Disability and life insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Gym membership reimbursement

• Cell phone reimbursement

• Numerous company-sponsored events, including regular happy hours and team-building events

This U.S. role has a base pay range that will vary based on the location of the candidate. For some locations, a different pay range may apply. If so, this range will be provided to you during the recruiting process. You can also reach out to the recruiter with any questions.

Base Salary Range
$128,000—$176,000 USD

SentinelOne is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

SentinelOne participates in the E-Verify Program for all U.S. based roles.