Join Illumio as a Senior Engineer to develop C++ system services for our Adaptive Segmentation Solution in a dynamic cybersecurity environment.
Posted by employer 4 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.
Joblaze summary
In this role, the engineer will focus on developing C++ system services for the Illumio Virtual Enforcement Node, a key component in enforcing security policies within the company's Adaptive Security Platform. The position requires strong expertise in software development, particularly in distributed systems and networking, along with a solid foundation in operating systems. This opportunity is well-suited for experienced engineers with a background in cybersecurity and a passion for innovative problem-solving. Illumio's engineering culture emphasizes ownership and creativity, making it an ideal environment for those looking to make a significant impact.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Illumio's careers page November 10, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Illumio: Sunnyvale, California - HQ.
- Linux appears in 9.4% of 341 comparable senior security roles in United States; macOS appears in 2.9% of 341 comparable senior security roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Sr. Member of Technical Staff - Platform role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in HQ - Sunnyvale (Office).
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Member of Technical Staff - Platform role.
- Where is the role based?
- Illumio is hiring for this position in HQ - Sunnyvale (Office).
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AIX, C++, Linux, Solaris, Windows, macOS.
- Does Illumio sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Illumio targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Sr. Member of Technical Staff - Platform role at Illumio.
From the original posting
Our Team's Vision:
Our Engineering team is shaping the future of cybersecurity. We thrive on visionary leadership, autonomy, and ownership, fostering a culture of innovation that propels us forward in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.
As a leader in Zero Trust Segmentation, we are redefining security for a world facing unprecedented cyber threats. You’ll work with a highly scalable SaaS service built using cloud-native technologies while simultaneously shipping the solution on-premises.
Our guiding philosophy in Engineering is to get things right through practicing disciplined engineering, focusing, not cutting corners, and of course having fun while we are at it. We believe in enabling ownership at all levels of the organization and empowering teams. If you thrive in this culture, come join us!
Your Impact:
The VEN Policy Platform team is seeking a talented engineer with a strong background and interest in Networking, Operating Systems and System Software Development, who will work on our industry-leading Adaptive Segmentation Solution.
We are looking for an engineer to build C++ system services for the Illumio Virtual Enforcement Node — a software agent that runs inside application workloads to enforce security policies within the Illumio Adaptive Security Platform.
Your C++ code will be used in a lightweight agent that delivers micro-segmentation security by building on proven, pre-existing mechanisms inside both Unix (Linux, Solaris, AIX), Windows and MacOS operating systems, in order to minimize its footprint.
Your desire to help build system services, combined with your knowledge of operating systems, will be leveraged to build innovative solutions.
Your code will help to secure our customers’ most critical systems and applications.
You will have an immediate impact on features within Virtual Enforcement Node, from concept, design, and development, and you will learn from a talented team of engineers.
Your Toolkit:
Bachelor’s in computer science or equivalent degree. Master’s degree a plus
5+ years building distributed & scalable software systems
Strong experience in software applications.
Familiarity with networking at the application level.
Creative thinking.
Proficiency in C++.
Have authorization to work in the United States.
Bonus Points:
Experience with other firewalling technologies such as iptables, nftables, or packet filter.
Familiarity with BPF/eBPF
This position involves access to software/technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls
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Our Commitment
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