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 work alongside security researchers and developers to enhance our online demo environment. You will analyze network data, simulate cybersecurity scenarios, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role requires strong software engineering, networking, and cybersecurity fundamentals, along with experience in developing cloud-native solutions. 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

• Maintain and update the online demo environment to reflect the latest ExtraHop platform features
• Analyze network data and simulate realistic cybersecurity scenarios
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the demo 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