Duo Security

Software Engineer Technical Leader - Tetragon

San Jose, California, United States of America · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$211k-$305kDetected 27 days ago

GoDistributed SystemsCode ReviewLinuxData EngineeringCiscoCommunication

About the role

The application window is expected to close on: 06/30/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
We believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered.

Design and implement Runtime Security features for Tetragon.
Develop high-quality Go (and eBPF) code for the Tetragon project.
Design and optimize systems for large-scale data collection, aggregation, and analysis.
Partner across teams to align requirements, define integration points, and deliver production-ready and secure solutions.
You will guide architectural direction while staying deeply engaged in building the systems that power our platform.
Your impact will include extending Tetragon's capabilities to protect a variety of platforms, building infrastructure to deliver protective shields, and creating data pipelines to monitor and analyze data streams.
You will collaborate closely with teams across Cisco, to integrate Tetragon into multiple platforms and adapt it to their needs and capabilities.

Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience 8+ years of experience in systems programming (C, Go, or similar
Experience leading technical direction or architecture for distributed systems, observability, runtime security, or data infrastructure.

Linux systems, Kernel-level development BPF or eBPF programming for observability or security use cases Preferred Qualifications Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of eBPF for observability or security use cases.
Experience in debugging and optimization with a track record of delivering scalable and secure systems.
Solid background in Linux systems and kernel-level concepts.
Familiarity with CVE workflows, vulnerability data pipelines, or security event modeling.
Exposure real-time streaming/aggregation systems and database performance optimization.
Experience with developing Linux applications for resource-constrained systems Contributions to open-source projects in networking, observability, or distributed systems.
Experience in leading projects with multiple stakeholders Experience working across diverse, distributed teams Why Cisco?

The flagship technologies, Cilium and Tetragon, are the choice of numerous, industry-leading, global organizations.
Leveraging the power of eBPF, Tetragon provides low-overhead, in-kernel visibility and intelligence across diverse environments.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.
Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
Tetragon is a flexible, observability and runtime security tool that delivers real-time insights and enforcement.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.

$189,300.00 - $312,200.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
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