Principal Software Engineer

Summary

Join ScienceLogic as a Senior Software Engineer and play a key role in delivering platform security capabilities to a growing customer base. You will serve as a secure development leader, collaborating with engineering and security teams to provide security-first guidance. Responsibilities include developing and integrating security tools, reviewing secure engineering practices, and conducting tech talks to foster a security-first culture. This role requires a BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience, 5+ years of software engineering experience in specified languages, and solid security knowledge. Preferred qualifications include experience with MySQL/NoSQL, front-end JavaScript development, and cloud technologies. ScienceLogic offers a remote-first culture, comprehensive benefits, flexible PTO, and various perks.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, or a related technical field, or have equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering in at least one of the following core languages: Python, Go, PHP, JavaScript (node.js)
• 5+ years of experience using Linux with the ability to navigate, write scripts and work with packages
• Solid Security experience and knowledge, including authentication and authorization, LDAP, Active Directory, SAML, applied cryptography, security vulnerabilities and remediation

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in continuously delivering platform security capabilities to our growing customer base across multiple deployment patterns (eg, SaaS, PaaS, on-prem)
• Serve as a secure development leader and influencer, including development and integration of security tools into our development environments and pipelines
• Collaborate across engineering and security to provide security-first guidance for new feature development and to ensure the platform consistently meets accreditation and certification requirements
• Review and develop secure engineering and operational practices
• Conduct secure engineering tech talks to continue cultivating a security-first culture

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following: using MySQL/NoSQL and can evaluate and write efficient queries
• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following: front end Javascript development, including React and mitigation of common security issues such as CSRF, CSS, and SQL injection
• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following: security engineering, computer and network security, authentication and authorization, LDAP, Active Directory, SAML, applied cryptography, Hashicorp Vault, security vulnerabilities and remediation
• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following: deploying software securely in the public cloud (AWS, Azure)
• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following: cloud native technologies, and infrastructure as code (Docker, K8s, Docker Swarm, Terraform)
• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following: CI/CD pipelines, current build tools, and advanced bash scripting

Benefits

• A remote-first culture - work from home or come into the office, it's totally up to you
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Flexible Paid Time Off (FTO) so that you can take the time that you need to re-energize
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) - take two days off per calendar year to volunteer with your preferred charitable organization
• 5-year Service Milestone Sabbatical
• Paid parental leave
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• HQ Office centrally located in Reston Town Center featuring a well-stocked kitchen with rotating snacks and beverages, and catered lunch on Thursdays
• Regular virtual company-wide events, including cooking classes, yoga, meditation and more
• The opportunity to learn and develop from some of the best and brightest minds in the industry!