Software Engineer I, Cloud

About the Role

As a Software Engineer I on the Cloud Infrastructure team at ExtraHop, you will build and support the critical infrastructure and tooling that power our Network Detection and Response (NDR) products. You will work in a collaborative environment, tackle complex security and scalability challenges, and influence how global enterprise networks are protected.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and cloud automation scripts.
• Collaborate with product security teams to harden cloud environments, implement security guardrails, and address infrastructure vulnerabilities.
• Build and support reliable CI/CD pipelines and deployment tooling for internal engineering teams.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure health, debug provisioning issues, and assist in performance, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Write clean, maintainable code following team standards, automated testing, and agile workflows.
• Participate in peer code reviews, architectural discussions, and the creation of clear technical documentation and operational runbooks.
• Stay current on the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies to contribute to product enhancements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong programming skills in Python or Go.
• Solid understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development practices.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative, growth-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated AI literacy, including the ability to leverage AI-assisted development tools and critically evaluate outputs.
• Must be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience or technical training.
• 0-1 years of experience in software development (internship and significant project work included).
• Exposure to cloud platforms and core services (AWS preferred, e.g. EC2, S3, IAM, VPC).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Basic understanding of cloud security principles (least privilege, network security groups, or environment hardening).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker) or basic CI/CD concepts.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $110,000 – $125,000 per year.
• Eligibility for an annual performance-based discretionary bonus and stock option grants.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (effective Day 1).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Flexible PTO.
• Parental leave.
• Other benefits including FSA and Dependent Care Accounts, EAP, Educational Reimbursement, Pet Insurance.