Software Engineer - C++/Networking

1 Month ago • 1-3 Years • Network Engineering • $138,000 PA - $159,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Illumio is a leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. The company's AI Security Graph platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments. The Engineering team is driven by visionary leadership, autonomy, and ownership, working with a cutting-edge technology stack. This role involves developing and maintaining C++ agents for workload security with a focus on Zero Trust segmentation, collaborating on security features for container and cloud-native workloads, participating in code reviews and design discussions, integrating with Kubernetes, writing and optimizing multi-process/multi-threaded applications, debugging system-level security controls, and contributing to telemetry, logging, and monitoring for workload agents.
Must have:
  • Develop and maintain C++ agents for workload security
  • Zero Trust segmentation
  • Collaborate on security features for container/cloud-native workloads
  • Participate in code reviews and design discussions
  • Integrate with Kubernetes and container orchestration platforms
  • Write and optimize multi-process and multi-threaded applications
  • Debug and enhance system-level security controls
  • Contribute to telemetry, logging, and monitoring for workload agents
  • Familiarity with system programming
  • Familiarity with networking
  • Familiarity with security concepts
  • Interest in Kubernetes
  • Interest in containers
  • Interest in cloud-native technologies
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong debugging skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, security-focused environment
Good to have:
  • Bachelor's or Master's in computer science or related field
  • 1-3 years of C++ development experience
Perks:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
  • Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
  • Life and Disability Programs
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Voluntary Benefit Programs
  • Company Sponsored Wellness Program
  • Wellness Reimbursement Program
  • Retirement Savings
  • Equity Opportunities
  • Paid time off and Paid Holidays
  • Employee Incentive Program

Job Details

Onwards Together!

Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments – stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters.

Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running.

Location: Sunnyvale, California 5 - Days a week

Our Team's Vision:

Our Engineering team is driven by a culture that thrives on visionary leadership, autonomy, and ownership, creating a dynamic synergy that drives us forward in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity. 

When you join our team, you become part of the leader in Zero Trust Segmentation. You'll work with a cutting-edge technology stack that spans operating systems, distributed applications, and immersive UI/visualization tools.  

We're shaping the future of cybersecurity. And together, we will continue to build world-class products—led by people with different perspectives, backgrounds, and a commitment to innovation in a time when the world faces its greatest cybersecurity threats in history. 

Your Impact:

  • Develop and maintain C++ agents for workload security, focusing on Zero Trust segmentation. 

  • Collaborate with senior engineers to design and implement security features for container and cloud-native workloads. 

  • Participate in code reviews and design discussions for new features and subsystems. 

  • Integrate with Kubernetes and other container orchestration platforms. 

  • Write and optimize multi-process and multi-threaded applications. 

  • Debug and enhance system-level security controls. 

  • Contribute to telemetry, logging, and monitoring for workload agents. 

Your Toolkit:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in computer science or related field. 

  • 1–3 years of C++ development experience (or equivalent coursework for junior roles). 

  • Familiarity with system programming, networking, and security concepts. 

  • Interest in Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native technologies. 

  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, security-focused environment. 

Compensation:

$138,000 USD - $159,000 USD

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal equity, alignment with market data, or applicable laws. 

At Illumio we offer a wide range of benefits to our eligible team members. Our benefit programs vary by location and can include Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage – Health and Dependent Savings Accounts – Life and Disability Programs – Paid Parental Leave – Voluntary Benefit Programs – Company Sponsored Wellness Program – Wellness Reimbursement Program - Retirement Savings – Equity Opportunities – Paid time off and Paid Holidays – Employee Incentive Program. #LI-TD1 #LI-ONSITE

Our Commitment: 

Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions drives our success and makes us stronger together. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a diverse culture and emphasizing inclusion and belonging.   

All official job offers from our company are extended directly by our recruitment team and will be sent through an official E-Signature document for your review and signature. Please be aware that we do not ask for any personal information in the process of extending offers of employment, such as financial details or social security numbers. Upon acceptance of any offer, we will request such information as part of the onboarding process prior to or on your first day of employment, and only after completing a background check through an authorized third-party vendor. If you receive any communication asking for personal details outside of these processes, please contact us immediately to verify the authenticity of the request. Your security is important to us, and we are committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience.

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