Principal Software Engineer - Endpoint Rules Language Developer

Nuix•Herndon, VA

48d•Hybrid

About The Position

We're on a mission to be a Force For Good, through our People, Products and Purpose at Nuix. This extends to our People. We're fiercely passionate, love working at pace, thrive in ambiguity, live, and breathe outside of the box, and above all are good humans. We're determined to make a positive difference in the world, whether through our solutions which help the top companies, governments and agencies find the truth and combat illegal activities, or through our people who care about contributing and giving back both within, and outside, of Nuix. We are a Force For Good. We're selective about who comes on board, and you should be too. But if the above sounds like a match, get in touch today and get ready for the possibility of starting a once-in-a-career journey. What you will be doing: As a Principal Software Engineer at Nuix, you will design, develop, and maintain enterprise security software for Nuix and work directly on our endpoint agents. This role is part of the Adaptive Security team and reports directly to Jonathan Bell. Role Location: This position will be based in our Herndon office. The candidate is required to attend the office a minimum of 3 days per week but may voluntarily elect to work either remotely or from the Herndon office for the remaining days of the week.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
At least 10 years of C++/C programming experience
Broad knowledge of operating system internals, including Windows, Linux, and/or Mac OS X
Broad knowledge of security technologies.
Knowledge of file system and network drivers
Ability to optimize inefficient code
Strong problem solving and analysis ability
Ability to work with others in a constructive and collaborative manner
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
Self-starter, strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude
Ability to manage own work, multi-task and prioritize tasks
Ability to remain organized while multi-tasking

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of computer languages and compilers
Experience in modeling behaviors using mathematics and computers
Experience in data analysis and analytics.

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, enhances, debugs, and implements software
Troubleshoots production problems related to software applications
Researches, tests, builds, and coordinates the conversion and/or integration of new product integrations based on requirements
Designs and develops new software products or major enhancements to existing software
Becomes an expert in the Adaptive Rules language and developers the ability to consult on rules for customers and develop new rule features
Addresses problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms
Consults with project teams and end users to identify application requirements
Performs feasibility analysis on potential future projects to management
Assists in the evaluation and recommendation of application software packages, application integration and testing tools
Resolves problems with software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements
Instructs, assigns, directs, and checks the work of other software developers on development team
Participates in development of software user manuals
Developing top quality, stable code
Ensuring product components are easily tested and maintained