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Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a Lead Developer to be part of making this/that happen.
About the Role

You’ll be working as a Lead Developer on our Endpoint Agent team, responsible for delivering the endpoint software for Linux that helps solve the real-world security problems that IT professionals face. We develop the internal tools used by the security services team to keep our customers safe and informed.

As a lead developer you will be working other developers and managers to deliver complex features for our Linux endpoint agent, You’ll also mentor and coach other developers in your team participate in code reviews, design reviews and help maintain a culture of quality and ownership within the team.

Some of your day-to-day responsibilities will be:
Deliver endpoint features that will help keep our customers safe.
Write clear well test code that meets our quality standards.
Participate in on call rotations.
Troubleshoot customer issues working alongside customer facing teams.

Understand and work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

Exercise judgment in selecting methods, evaluating, adapting of complex techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

We value a culture of sharing, so every team has the opportunity to share their work with the entire department during our regular R&D Demos. Once a year we hold a department-wide Hackathon, teaming up across all R&D teams over four days to collaborate and build cool ideas outside the normal project scope. While innovation is the focus, some of these ideas do make it into our products.

About You

You’re an experienced software developer who has the ability to perform programming tasks and large engineering projects with independence and expertise. You demonstrate mastery over software development practices and easily develop reusable design patterns.

You have worked closely in a global team of professionals with different cultures and backgrounds to form one unit with a strong sense of purpose. You will learn as you teach, making the whole more than the sum.

Here are some of the core technologies we use and teach across our Applications teams.
You should have experience in one or more of these, or similar technologies:
Experience in Cybersecurity for at least 3+ years.
6+ years working experience with Linux.
Proven experience with building BPF (BCC or CO-RE)-based kernel extensions.
Good understanding of LSM, with work experience being a plus.

Experience with debugging or solving complex system level issues by using debugging tools such as GDB/LLDB is a plus.

Experience in building, packaging and releasing Linux software including applications and daemons.
Experience with security analysis, threat modelling, and vulnerability assessments.
Knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP, and related security protocols.
Go / Rust or C/C++ system level programming experience.
C# experience is a plus.
Object-oriented programming skills with data-structures and algorithms.
Experience with Python/PyTest framework.
Knowledge of Cloud technologies AWS or Azure is a plus.

Knowledge and experience with source repo Git/GitHub/Bitbucket.

Knowledge and experience with Jenkins/Bazel.

Knowledge and experience with Docker.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Demonstrated capacity to clearly and concisely communicate about complex technical, architectural, and/or organizational problems and propose thorough iterative solutions.

Comfort working in an agile software development process.

In addition, you have proven leadership experience from previous projects, regardless of title held. You have the ability to perform programming tasks and large engineering projects with Independence and expertise. You will be responsible for guiding and mentoring other staff members and will occasionally lead technical projects. You have a high level of mastery over software development best practices and building reusable design patterns.

You have a history of delivering successful projects, as well as some lessons learned from failures. Even if you haven’t worked with all of our specific technologies, you bring a diverse knowledge base that you use to help the team solve complex technical problems. You’ll receive all the security training you need during our onboarding process and through additional training on the job.

At Arctic Wolf, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that thrives on diversity of thought, background, and culture. This is reflected in our multiple awards, including Top Workplace USA (2021-2024), Best Places to Work – USA (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – Canada (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – UK (2024), and Kununu Top Company – Germany (2024). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction, with over 7,000 customers worldwide and more than 2,000 channel partners globally. As we continue to expand globally and enhance our technology, Arctic Wolf remains the most trusted name in the industry.

Our Values

Arctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers, so we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity and inclusion, and truly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate that—by protecting people’s and organizations’ sensitive data and seeking to end cyber risk— we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good. 

We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. See more about our Pack Unity here.  

We also believe and practice corporate responsibility, and have recently joined the Pledge 1% Movement, ensuring that we continue to give back to our community. We know that through our mission to End Cyber Risk we will continue to engage and give back to our communities. 

All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including: 
Equity for all employees
Flexible annual leave, paid holidays and volunteer days
Training and career development programs

Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical insurance for you and your family, life insurance (3x compensation), and personal accident insurance.

Fertility support and paid parental leave

Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. As such, we strive to make our entire employee experience as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodations by emailing recruiting@arcticwolf.com. 

Security Requirements

Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AW’s Information Security policies, standards, processes, and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of AW business information assets.

Must pass a criminal background check and an employment verification as a condition of employment.

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