ExtraHop
Software Engineer III | Performance & Sustaining New Seattle, WA
ExtraHop, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Software Engineer III | Performance & Sustaining
Seattle, WA At ExtraHop, we're on a mission to help organizations achieve complete visibility, real-time threat detection, and proactive security through cutting-edge network detection and response (NDR) technology. Our NDR product is a market leader, providing our customers with the ability to detect, investigate, and respond to threats faster than ever before. We’re proud of the work we do and the recognition we’ve received, including our recent Gartner Peer Insights award, which reflects the trust and satisfaction our customers have in our solutions. If you're passionate about innovation, dedicated to protecting digital infrastructures, and ready to make a real impact, we invite you to join our team and help us shape the future of cybersecurity. Position Summary We are looking for a talented performance engineer who is enthusiastic and motivated to drive ExtraHop’s product to handle extreme and variable traffic feeds while maintaining a fast dynamic user experience. As a Software Engineer III in Performance and Tools at ExtraHop, you believe automation and rigorous testing maintain high code quality and customer satisfaction, you know how to engineer solutions that balance robustness, scalability and performance, and you own performance from the user interface down to the CPU thread. We are looking for people who have a passion for building secure and scalable systems that can operate in some of the largest and most demanding environments. Key Responsibilities Support product performance and scalability by utilizing existing tools and managing network infrastructure to determine and push the limits. Participate in testing scenarios that reflect real-world customer environments. Monitor usage parameters using production telemetry. Assist in identifying performance bottlenecks and contribute to improvements in efficiency and scalability. Support the automation of routine performance tests to quickly identify regressions. Collaborate with development teams to set up testing environments for new features and customer issue replication. Continuously develop technical knowledge and learn from senior engineers. Technical Curiosity - actively works with senior and principal engineers to continuously learn new skills and technologies. Assist in creating new packet captures to drive performance testing with different protocols and threat profiles. Required Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience that includes 2 years of Linux system engineering with substantial expertise in networking and databases, and at least 3 years in Linux scripting/programming (Python preferred). Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively within the team and across functional areas. Work well under pressure - Work well in fast-paced, high-stress environments. Demonstrated reliability, consistent engagement and attendance. Preferred Qualifications TCP/IP networking and performance tuning Linux OS systems management and performance tuning Postgres database management and performance tuning Programmatic REST API testing Cloud/SaaS Experience (AWS/GCP/Azure) (preferably Terraform) Virtualization platforms or containers (Docker, K8s) Familiarity with test methodologies Experience with Grafana/Prometheus a plus Ability to learn from customer issues and proactively develop testing tools to prevent recurrence Experience with learning from customer issues to develop new testing tools that prevent those issues from recurring The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $145,000 + bonus + benefits ABOUT EXTRAHOP ExtraHop is the cybersecurity partner enterprises trust to reveal the unknown and unmask the attack. We’re on a mission to protect and propagate trust by revealing the cybertruth, and we partner with every customer, every day, to uncover it. Our Reveal(x) 360 platform is the only network detection and response solution delivering the 360-degree visibility needed to see everything on the network. When organizations have full network transparency with ExtraHop, they can see more, know more, and stop more cyberattacks. Employees' wellbeing is top of mind for the ExtraHop team. Employees and their families will have the option to participate in the following benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits Flexible PTO, Sick Time Prorated Based on Date of Hire, and All Federal Holidays (US Only) + 3 Days of Paid Volunteer Time Non-Commissioned Positions may be eligible to participate in the Annual Discretionary Bonus Plan FSA and Dependent Care Accounts + EAP, where applicable Educational Reimbursement 401k with Employer Match or Pension where applicable Pet Insurance (US Only) Parental Leave (US Only) Hybrid and Remote Work Model *Candidates should note that the Company may modify reporting relationships, job titles and compensation, including commissions and benefits, from time to time at its sole discretion, as it deems necessary, with or without prior notice. We are intentional about our culture, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome everyone to come ready to participate in contributing to this truly unique environment. At ExtraHop, we believe that the best products, services, and companies are built by strong teams that include a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We are committed to supporting and enabling growth and opportunity for every employee at every level. This is the foundation of our success.
We are equally committed to equal employment opportunity, and it is foundational to how we recruit and hire our talented team. Employment is determined based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status, pregnancy (including but not limited to potential pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, age , national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, disability ,, genetic information, or any other protected class as established by law.
Our people are our most important competitive advantage, leading the charge cyber criminals and insider threats. Ready to join us? #Extrahop #Security #NDR #informationsecurity #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity #infosec #LI-Remote Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at ExtraHop? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
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Seattle, WA At ExtraHop, we're on a mission to help organizations achieve complete visibility, real-time threat detection, and proactive security through cutting-edge network detection and response (NDR) technology. Our NDR product is a market leader, providing our customers with the ability to detect, investigate, and respond to threats faster than ever before. We’re proud of the work we do and the recognition we’ve received, including our recent Gartner Peer Insights award, which reflects the trust and satisfaction our customers have in our solutions. If you're passionate about innovation, dedicated to protecting digital infrastructures, and ready to make a real impact, we invite you to join our team and help us shape the future of cybersecurity. Position Summary We are looking for a talented performance engineer who is enthusiastic and motivated to drive ExtraHop’s product to handle extreme and variable traffic feeds while maintaining a fast dynamic user experience. As a Software Engineer III in Performance and Tools at ExtraHop, you believe automation and rigorous testing maintain high code quality and customer satisfaction, you know how to engineer solutions that balance robustness, scalability and performance, and you own performance from the user interface down to the CPU thread. We are looking for people who have a passion for building secure and scalable systems that can operate in some of the largest and most demanding environments. Key Responsibilities Support product performance and scalability by utilizing existing tools and managing network infrastructure to determine and push the limits. Participate in testing scenarios that reflect real-world customer environments. Monitor usage parameters using production telemetry. Assist in identifying performance bottlenecks and contribute to improvements in efficiency and scalability. Support the automation of routine performance tests to quickly identify regressions. Collaborate with development teams to set up testing environments for new features and customer issue replication. Continuously develop technical knowledge and learn from senior engineers. Technical Curiosity - actively works with senior and principal engineers to continuously learn new skills and technologies. Assist in creating new packet captures to drive performance testing with different protocols and threat profiles. Required Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience that includes 2 years of Linux system engineering with substantial expertise in networking and databases, and at least 3 years in Linux scripting/programming (Python preferred). Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively within the team and across functional areas. Work well under pressure - Work well in fast-paced, high-stress environments. Demonstrated reliability, consistent engagement and attendance. Preferred Qualifications TCP/IP networking and performance tuning Linux OS systems management and performance tuning Postgres database management and performance tuning Programmatic REST API testing Cloud/SaaS Experience (AWS/GCP/Azure) (preferably Terraform) Virtualization platforms or containers (Docker, K8s) Familiarity with test methodologies Experience with Grafana/Prometheus a plus Ability to learn from customer issues and proactively develop testing tools to prevent recurrence Experience with learning from customer issues to develop new testing tools that prevent those issues from recurring The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $145,000 + bonus + benefits ABOUT EXTRAHOP ExtraHop is the cybersecurity partner enterprises trust to reveal the unknown and unmask the attack. We’re on a mission to protect and propagate trust by revealing the cybertruth, and we partner with every customer, every day, to uncover it. Our Reveal(x) 360 platform is the only network detection and response solution delivering the 360-degree visibility needed to see everything on the network. When organizations have full network transparency with ExtraHop, they can see more, know more, and stop more cyberattacks. Employees' wellbeing is top of mind for the ExtraHop team. Employees and their families will have the option to participate in the following benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits Flexible PTO, Sick Time Prorated Based on Date of Hire, and All Federal Holidays (US Only) + 3 Days of Paid Volunteer Time Non-Commissioned Positions may be eligible to participate in the Annual Discretionary Bonus Plan FSA and Dependent Care Accounts + EAP, where applicable Educational Reimbursement 401k with Employer Match or Pension where applicable Pet Insurance (US Only) Parental Leave (US Only) Hybrid and Remote Work Model *Candidates should note that the Company may modify reporting relationships, job titles and compensation, including commissions and benefits, from time to time at its sole discretion, as it deems necessary, with or without prior notice. We are intentional about our culture, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome everyone to come ready to participate in contributing to this truly unique environment. At ExtraHop, we believe that the best products, services, and companies are built by strong teams that include a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We are committed to supporting and enabling growth and opportunity for every employee at every level. This is the foundation of our success.
We are equally committed to equal employment opportunity, and it is foundational to how we recruit and hire our talented team. Employment is determined based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status, pregnancy (including but not limited to potential pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, age , national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, disability ,, genetic information, or any other protected class as established by law.
Our people are our most important competitive advantage, leading the charge cyber criminals and insider threats. Ready to join us? #Extrahop #Security #NDR #informationsecurity #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity #infosec #LI-Remote Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at ExtraHop? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
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For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in ExtraHop’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
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