Join Illumio as a Senior Software Engineer to innovate in Zero Trust Segmentation and enhance container security.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 2 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Build a new way to orchestrate Zero Trust Segmentation
- Understand and enhance modern container platforms
- Own and design critical features and subsystems
- Deliver a rock-solid implementation
- Mentor junior engineers and interns
Must have
- 5+ years building distributed & scalable software systems
- Proficient in at least one higher-level language such as Go, Python, Java
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and related technologies
- Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, networking concepts
Nice to have
- Experience with networking and security controls
- General TCP/IP networking knowledge
- Unix/Linux programming environment experience
Practical constraints
- Onsite, 5 days a week in the office
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Senior Software Engineer focuses on developing innovative solutions for Zero Trust Segmentation, specifically targeting the container ecosystem to prevent cyberattacks. Key skills include proficiency in languages like Go or Python, along with experience in distributed systems and container technologies such as Kubernetes. This position is ideal for seasoned engineers with a strong background in software development and a passion for cybersecurity. The team emphasizes collaboration and mentorship, fostering a culture of growth and innovation.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 29, 2026. Last confirmed on Illumio's careers page October 31, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Illumio: HQ - Sunnyvale (Office).
- Python appears in 41% of 344 comparable senior security roles in United States; AKS appears in 0.3% of 344 comparable senior security roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Sr. Software Engineer - Container Security role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Sunnyvale, California - HQ.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Software Engineer - Container Security role.
- Where is the role based?
- Illumio is hiring for this position in Sunnyvale, California - HQ.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AKS, EKS, GKE, Go, Istio, Java.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Illumio targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Sr. Software Engineer - Container Security role at Illumio.
From the original posting
Location: Onsite, Sunnyvale, California (5 days a week in the office)
Our Team's Vision
Our Engineering team is driven by a culture that thrives on visionary leadership, autonomy, and ownership, creating a dynamic synergy that drives us forward in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity.
When you join our team, you become part of the leader in Zero Trust Segmentation. You'll work with a cutting-edge technology stack that spans operating systems, distributed applications, and immersive UI/visualization tools.
We're shaping the future of cybersecurity. And together, we will continue to build world-class products—led by people with different perspectives, backgrounds, and a commitment to innovation in a time when the world faces its greatest cybersecurity threats in history.
Your Impact:
You will build a new, unprecedented way to orchestrate Zero Trust Segmentation down to the application / pod level, identifying easily blocking pathways of attacks in the container ecosystem
You will understand and enhance modern container platforms such as Kubernetes, Istio, OpenShift, AKS, EKS, GKE etc.
You will have the opportunity to own and design critical features and subsystems, work out all the details, and defend the design before your peers.
You will deliver a rock-solid implementation that is elegant, simple, scalable, stable, secure, and supportable. Our product protects the critical infrastructure of large enterprises. It must work.
You will also mentor junior engineers, new-grads, and interns to help them grow as engineers and become productive members of the team.
You will have the opportunity to work with the field organization and key customers to shape this novel product.
Your Toolkit:
Bachelor’s in computer science or equivalent degree. Master’s degree a plus
5+ years building distributed & scalable software systems.
Proficient in at least one higher-level language such as Go, Python , Java, etc.
Experience building large, distributed, and scalable software systems.
Familiarity with, and passion for Kubernetes and related technologies.
Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, networking concepts, and debugging skills.
Experience with networking and security controls is a plus
General TCP/IP networking knowledge
Unix/Linux programming environment experience
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Our Commitment:
Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions drives our success and makes us stronger together. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a diverse culture and emphasizing inclusion and belonging.
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.
Our Commitment
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