As a Technical Leader at Cisco Isovalent, you will join a team dedicated to advancing Tetragon, an open-source observability and runtime security tool. Your role involves guiding architectural direction while deeply engaging in the development of systems that enhance Tetragon's capabilities across various platforms. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing and implementing runtime security features, developing high-quality Go code, optimizing data pipelines for large-scale analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate Tetragon into diverse environments. You will also contribute to open-source projects and participate in architecture reviews and documentation. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in systems programming, particularly with C or Go, and a background in Linux systems and kernel-level development. Familiarity with eBPF for observability and security use cases is preferred, along with strong communication skills and a track record of delivering scalable and secure solutions.
Skills
Go
eBPF
C
Linux
Kernel-level development
System programming
Distributed systems
Observability
Runtime security
Data infrastructure
Architecture reviews
Code reviews
CVE workflows
Vulnerability data pipelines
Security event modeling
Real-time streaming
Database performance optimization
Open-source contributions
Networking
Debugging
Optimization
Scalable systems
What you'll do
Design and implement Runtime Security features for Tetragon.
Develop high-quality Go (and eBPF) code for the Tetragon project.
Optimize systems for large-scale data collection, aggregation, and analysis.
Align requirements with cross-functional teams to deliver secure solutions.
Contribute to open-source projects and participate in community discussions.
Lead architectural reviews, conduct code reviews, and document technical decisions.
What we're looking for
8+ years experience in systems programming with C, Go, or similar languages.
Experience leading technical direction for distributed systems, observability, runtime security, or data infrastructure.
Proficiency in Linux systems and kernel-level development concepts.
Expertise in eBPF for observability or security use cases.
Strong background in debugging and optimization of scalable and secure systems.
Familiarity with real-time streaming/aggregation systems and database performance optimization.
Contributions to open-source projects in networking, observability, or distributed systems.
Market check
Salary context
This
$210,600–$305,100
range sits above
96%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$141,300–$218,900
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$151,087–$211,200
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Cisco
Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity
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