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Senior Machine Learning Engineer

IllumioHQ - Sunnyvale (Office)
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

5-8 years of experience in machine learning, software engineering, or a related field. Proficiency in designing scalable architectures and building robust data processing systems is essential. Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and real-time data processing frameworks (Apache Kafka, Spark, Flink) is highly desirable.

About the job

Illumio builds technology to contain ransomware and security breaches, helping organizations defend against cyber threats. The Illumio AI Security Graph underpins a platform that spots and contains threats in hybrid multi-cloud setups, aiming to stop attacks before they spread. Illumio is recognized as a leader in microsegmentation and supports Zero Trust architectures for critical infrastructure.

The engineering team focuses on advancing cybersecurity through leadership, autonomy, and a strong sense of ownership. Engineers here develop and maintain a scalable SaaS platform using cloud-native tools, with deployments in both cloud and on-premises environments. Precision, quality, and collaboration shape the team's work, and engineers are encouraged to take initiative at every level.

This Senior Machine Learning Engineer role is based onsite at Illumio’s Sunnyvale headquarters. The position centers on designing and scaling systems that power Illumio’s AI-driven security platform. Work involves handling large-scale data, distributed systems, and building advanced AI agents.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize high-throughput, event-driven systems with Apache Kafka to support real-time data flows.
  • Develop and maintain large-scale data pipelines using Apache Spark or Flink for high-volume analytics and AI features.
  • Create advanced AI agents that handle autonomous planning, memory management, and reliable tool use in distributed environments.
  • Lead architectural design for containerized services on Kubernetes, focusing on availability and scalability across cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.

About Illumio

Illumio is a pioneering cybersecurity company leading the charge in ransomware and breach containment. Our mission is to empower organizations to secure their digital environments against evolving cyber threats through innovative solutions.

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