Site Reliability Engineer

In the cloud, every second counts. On the leading edge of security, Sysdig stops attacks in real-time by instantly detecting changes in cloud security risk with runtime insights and open source Falco. Trusted by a large enterprise customer base, we are a well-funded startup, passionate open source enthusiasts at heart, and problem-solvers who are building and delivering powerful solutions to secure cloud-native applications.

We have an organizational focus on delivering value to customers. We appreciate diverse opinions and open dialogue to spur ideas and we believe in working together to achieve our goals. We're an international company that understands how to cultivate an inclusive environment across all teams.

And we're a great place to work too - we've been named a "Best Places to Work" by Inc, the San Francisco Business Time, and Built In, with recognitions ranging from "Best Benefits" to a "Best Company for Happiness".

We are looking for driven team members who want to join us on our mission to lead cloud security globally. Does this sound like the right place for you?

What You Will Do

• Reporting to the Manager of SRE
• Design, implementation, monitor and maintenance of Sysdig's Infrastructure at scale on different clouds and on-prem
• Collaborate with development teams to improve system reliability, performance, and scalability
• Participate in on-call rotation, respond to incidents, conduct root cause analyses, and implement preventive measures
• Manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code practices
• Implement security and data protection best practices and compliance requirements

What You Will Bring With You

• 3+ years of hands-on experience handling production environments
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, IBM or Azure)
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools
• Background in automating operational tasks and reducing toil
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

What We Look For

• Comfortable writing scripts in Bash, Python, or Go or similar languages and working with Linux and command line interfaces
• Problem-solving mindset focused on automation, prevention, and operational excellence
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture

When you join Sysdig, you can expect:

• Extra days off to prioritize your well-being
• Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app
• Great compensation package

We would love for you to join us Please reach out even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the job description. We can always explore other options after starting the conversation. Your background and passion will set you apart, especially if your career path is different.

Some of our Hiring Managers are globally distributed, an English version of your CV will be appreciated.

Sysdig values a diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Sysdig is an equal-opportunity employer. Sysdig does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.