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Aviatrix · 22 hours ago

Staff Engineer – Software Development

Aviatrix is a cloud network security company that offers solutions for securing cloud workloads. They are seeking a Staff Engineer to join their Platform Team, responsible for building and maintaining the distributed software platform that powers multicloud networking and security solutions.

Cloud ComputingCloud InfrastructureCloud ManagementCloud SecurityEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyNetwork SecuritySecuritySoftware
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Responsibilities

Own the design, implementation, and evolution of key platform components or services, delivering scalable, high-performance, and reliable distributed networking systems using languages such as Golang, Python, or similar
Lead technical design for moderately complex systems or features, evaluating tradeoffs and impacts across 1–2 components. Author and present design proposals and design documents to align stakeholders and guide implementation
Drive improvements to platform reliability, scalability, performance, and operability, proactively identifying risks and addressing systemic issues rather than isolated defects
Set technical direction within owned areas, proposing architectural improvements, technical standards, and best practices that improve long-term maintainability and velocity
Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance through design reviews, code reviews, and informal coaching to raise the overall quality of the team’s output
Collaborate closely with Product Management and cross-functional engineering partners to translate requirements into well-scoped technical solutions and ensure timely, high-quality delivery
Contribute hands-on code while also guiding others’ work, balancing execution with technical leadership and ownership
Participate actively in design and code reviews, offering thoughtful, constructive feedback and sharing technical learnings broadly across the organization

Qualification

GolangDistributed systemsNetworkingCloud platformsTechnical design documentsCollaboration skillsMentoringCommunication skills

Required

6+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on networking, security, distributed systems, or platform infrastructure
Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Golang, C/C++, or Python, with demonstrated ability to design and evolve production systems
Proven ability to own components or services end-to-end, including design, implementation, operational considerations, and long-term improvement
Experience writing and reviewing technical design documents and guiding solutions through implementation
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions across teams
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Preferred

Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, Alibaba Cloud, etc.), particularly in networking or security contexts
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, OpenStack, KVM, libvirt, or Terraform
Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking internals, and performance optimization, including technologies such as OVS/DPDK, SR-IOV, or VMXnet3
Experience designing, evolving, or consuming REST APIs for internal or external system integrations
Prior experience mentoring engineers or acting as a technical lead on projects or components

Benefits

100% of employee premiums and 88% of dependent(s) premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage
401(k) match
Short and long-term disability
Life/AD&D insurance
$1,000/year education reimbursement
Flexible vacation policy

Company

Aviatrix

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Aviatrix® is a leading cloud network security company.

H1B Sponsorship

Aviatrix has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (19)
2024 (33)
2023 (26)
2022 (37)
2021 (24)
2020 (19)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$340.8M
Key Investors
TCVGeneral CatalystCRV
2022-12-08Series Unknown
2021-09-08Series E· $200M
2021-02-23Series D· $75M

Leadership Team

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Douglas Merritt
Chairman, CEO and President
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Anirban Sengupta
CTO and SVP of Engineering
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