Senior Linux Engineer (C++/GO) for EPM

1 Day ago • 5 Years +

Software Development & Engineering

Job Description

This role involves developing a new Linux-based security product using GoLang and C++. You will design and implement core components of a multi-threaded Linux Agent operating across Kernel and User space, focusing on privilege management and threat detection. Key activities include architecting scalable systems, working with Linux system calls and security frameworks, ensuring compatibility across distributions, and developing CI/CD pipelines and Python-based automation.

Good To Have:

Experience with Kernel debugging, eBPF and LSM frameworks.
Designing scalable, modular, and testable systems.
Familiarity with Python, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker).

Must Have:

5+ years of hands-on experience with GoLang and/or modern C/C++, including system-level programming.
5+ years of experience working with Linux operating systems, including deep understanding of Linux architecture, system calls, and module development.
Proven expertise in Linux security: SELinux, namespaces, capabilities, PAM, and secure boot.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

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Company Description

About CyberArk:

CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), is the global leader in Identity Security. Centered on privileged access management, CyberArk provides the most comprehensive security offering for any identity – human or machine – across business applications, distributed workforces, hybrid cloud workloads and throughout the DevOps lifecycle. The world’s leading organizations trust CyberArk to help secure their most critical assets. To learn more about CyberArk, visit our CyberArk blogs or follow us on X, LinkedIn or Facebook.

Job Description

You will participate in the development of a new Linux-based security product using GoLang and C++. This role centers on designing and implementing core components of a multi-threaded Linux Agent that operates across Kernel and User space, with a strong emphasis on privilege management and threat detection.

You’ll be deeply involved in:

Architecting scalable, modular, and testable systems.
Diving into Linux system calls, Kernel modules, User space and security frameworks.
Working across multiple Linux distributions to ensure broad compatibility and performance.
Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
Creating Python-based automation for testing and deployment.

This is a hands-on role requiring deep technical expertise, architectural vision, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on experience with GoLang and/or modern C/C++, including system-level programming.
5+ years of experience working with Linux operating systems, including:
Deep understanding of Linux architecture, system calls, and module development.
Experience with Kernel debugging, eBPF and LSM frameworks - advantage
Proven expertise in Linux security: SELinux, namespaces, capabilities, PAM, and secure boot.
Strong background in software architecture, including:
Designing scalable, modular, and testable systems - advantage
Familiarity with Python, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker) — advantage
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.