Software Engineer III

Summary

Join ExtraHop, a leader in network detection and response (NDR) technology, and contribute to our mission of providing complete visibility and proactive security. As a key member of our R&D team, you will collaborate with security researchers and developers to build efficient and effective systems. You will leverage your software engineering and networking expertise to analyze network data, simulate cybersecurity scenarios, and create content for demo and test environments. This role requires strong software engineering skills, experience with network protocols, and proficiency in Javascript and Python. ExtraHop offers a flexible work environment, including fully remote options, and a competitive compensation package.

Requirements

• Excellent engineering chops
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering
• Solid knowledge of Javascript and Python
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP and Layer 7 protocols
• Experience developing solutions using cloud-native technologies
• Self-starter with a strong problem-solving track record and ability to grow and learn
• Excellent teammate and collaborator who can iterate on problems quickly
• Proficient at communication in both spoken and written forms, including documentation

Responsibilities

• Analyze network data in order to simulate realistic cybersecurity scenarios
• Create network content to support security demo and test environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure content aligns with customer needs and product goals
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools to enhance demo functionality and automation
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure a seamless and reliable demo experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with network packet-level data in a scripted manner, using tools like tshark, tcpdump, tcprewrite, and Scapy to directly interact with this data
• Knowledge of cloud and on-premise cybersecurity threat models - attacker behavior, tools, techniques, and practices. Ability to translate this knowledge into realistic scenarios and simulations
• Comfortable interacting with stakeholders in a variety of roles, from R&D to Sales and Marketing

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible PTO, Sick Time Prorated Based on Date of Hire, and All Federal Holidays (US Only) + 3 Days of Paid Volunteer Time
• Non-Commissioned Positions may be eligible to participate in the Annual Discretionary Bonus Plan
• FSA and Dependent Care Accounts + EAP, where applicable
• Educational Reimbursement
• 401k with Employer Match or Pension where applicable
• Pet Insurance (US Only)
• Parental Leave (US Only)
• Hybrid and Remote Work Model