About the job
Illumio’s engineering team works at the intersection of cloud security and breach containment, supporting organizations as they defend against cyber threats. The company’s platform uses the Illumio AI Security Graph to detect and contain breaches across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Illumio has been recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation and is committed to advancing Zero Trust security for critical infrastructure worldwide.
Role overview
The Staff Engineer, Cloud Security, will design and build containerized microservices for distributed, multi-tenant systems. These systems handle data, real-time events, and network telemetry from multiple public clouds, providing customers with insights, visibility, and actionable security recommendations to help reduce risk in the cloud.
What you will do
- Design service architecture, document and present design decisions, and deliver strong implementations.
- Write code primarily in Go, and work with data pipelines using SQL or similar interfaces. Experience with Kubernetes is valued, though candidates with other language backgrounds who are open to learning are encouraged to apply.
- Own critical features and subsystems throughout the software development lifecycle, from clarifying requirements to deployment and user adoption.
- Mentor junior engineers, recent graduates, and interns, supporting their growth and integration within the team.
Work environment
The team values collaboration, autonomy, and ownership. Illumio encourages leadership at every level and welcomes new ideas to keep pace with changes in cybersecurity. Engineers work with modern technology stacks, including distributed applications, operating systems, and advanced UI and visualization tools. Diverse perspectives and ongoing innovation are central to the company’s approach.
Location
This position is based at Illumio headquarters in Sunnyvale, California.

