Staff Engineer - Container Security

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Staff Engineer - Container Security in USA

Illumio
Full time
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USA
08/27/2026
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Sunnyvale, CA

Responsibilities

Build software to orchestrate Zero Trust Segmentation at the application and pod level in container ecosystems.
Understand and enhance container platforms including Kubernetes and related technologies.
Own and design critical features and subsystems, including detailed technical designs and design reviews.
Deliver scalable, stable, secure, supportable, and production-ready implementations.
Mentor junior engineers, new graduates, and interns.
Work with field organization members and key customers to shape the product.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an equivalent degree; a master’s degree is a plus.
8+ years of experience building distributed and scalable software systems.
Proficiency in at least one higher-level programming language such as Go, Python, or Java.
Experience building large, distributed, and scalable software systems.
Familiarity with and passion for Kubernetes and related technologies.
Strong foundations in data structures, algorithms, networking concepts, and debugging.
Networking and security controls experience is a plus.
General TCP/IP networking knowledge.
Experience in a Unix/Linux programming environment.

Benefits

Fully onsite five days per week at the Sunnyvale, California headquarters.
Employment is contingent on the ability to comply with U.S. export controls.
The role offers opportunities to mentor engineers and collaborate with field teams and key customers.

Salary: $194k - $233k/yr

Illumio

Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by an AI security graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments – stopping the s...

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