[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Security Products

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DigitalOcean is a leading cloud infrastructure provider, committed to simplifying cloud technology for developers. They are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to join their Security Products team, where you will design, build, and maintain security products that protect their platform and customers' data.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop real-time security detection engines using Apache Flink and Kafka for threat detection at cloud scaleBuild high-performance security APIs and microservices using Go and JavaScript/Node.jsImplement streaming analytics for security event correlation, anomaly detection, and threat intelligenceArchitect and implement security solutions running on Kubernetes at hyperscaleDevelop security data pipelines processing petabytes of logs, network traffic, and telemetry dataLead technical design for complex security platform features from conception to productionCollaborate with security researchers, threat analysts, and cloud platform teamsMentor junior engineers on security engineering best practices and cloud-native developmentSkills5+ years of experience in software engineering, with significant exposure to building products at security companies or within security functionsExpert-level Go and strong JavaScript/Node.js skillsProven track record of designing and implementing high-throughput, scalable systems with large data requirementsDeep understanding of distributed systems: consensus, replication, partitioning, and consistency - Production Apache Flink and advanced Kafka experience processing high-volume event streamsDeep Kubernetes expertise running security-critical workloads at scaleCloud platform experience (AWS, GCP, Azure) with understanding of cloud security models, infrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform, Helm, Chef)Experience building systems handling millions of events per secondFamiliarity with various security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, WAF, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners)Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skillsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly evolving environmentExperience with distributed systems and microservices architecturesKnowledge of cryptography and secure communication protocolsContributions to open-source security projectsBenefitsReimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and educationAll employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and developmentEmployee Assistance ProgramLocal Employee MeetupsFlexible time off policyBonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performanceEquity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase ProgramCompany OverviewDigitalOcean provides a cloud platform to deploy, manage, and scale applications of any size. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.digitalocean.com.Company H1B SponsorshipDigitalOcean has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8 in 2026, 30 in 2025, 8 in 2024, 9 in 2023, 22 in 2022, 11 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.