Senior Platform Engineer

Austin, TXEngineering /Full-time /Senior Platform EngineerRole ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain a software platform thatExposes Linux security instrumentation informationProcesses and stores information into a databasePublishes information for consumption by a distributed systemEnsure all software has high unit test coverage, and works on multiple Linux platformsPerform performance analysis on software, execute tuning, and calculate throughputJob RequirementsProgramming languages needed, in particular C, Go, or BashStrong understanding of the Linux operating systemUnderstanding of good security practices for system service processesDesign or software architecture experienceUnderstanding of software deployment, packaging and installation techniquesUnderstands the value of CI/CD and TDD, is able to write high-quality, tested codeBonus QualificationsUse of publish-subscribe technologies such as KafkaUse of technologies such as Zookeeper or ConsulHas contributed upstream to Open Source projects such as the Linux kernel or other high-profile projectsEducation/QualificationsBA/BS or MA/MS degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or Computer EngineeringWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.