Senior Open Source Engineer

Sysdig, a leading cloud security startup, is seeking a Senior Open Source Engineer to join their innovative team. This role combines technical expertise with community engagement, focusing on developing and maintaining critical open-source security tools like Falco, OSS Sysdig, StratoShark, and Wireshark.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cloud security, open-source software, and developer relations. You'll be responsible for building new technologies, maintaining essential security tools, and engaging with the broader open-source community through speaking engagements and technical content creation.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge in system and network security, Linux internals, eBPF, containers, and Kubernetes. Strong programming skills in C/C++, Golang, or Rust are essential, along with a proven track record of contributing to open-source projects. This role requires both technical excellence and strong communication skills, as you'll be interfacing with users, fixing bugs, and representing Sysdig at events like KubeCon.

Sysdig offers a flexible, hybrid work environment with locations across Italy, Spain, and Serbia. The company has been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" by various organizations, offering competitive benefits including mental health support and extra time off for well-being. They foster a culture of diverse opinions, open dialogue, and collaborative problem-solving.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer who is passionate about open-source software, cloud security, and community building. The role combines technical challenges with the satisfaction of contributing to widely-used security tools while working with a global team of security enthusiasts.