Sr. Manager, Engineering | Platform

ExtraHop Networks • Seattle, WA

50d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Extrahop we provide best-in-class network visibility and security to industries ranging from healthcare to payment processing. We don't just solve problems for our users, we help them rise above the noise of threats, alerts, and corporate gridlock. Our products enable organizations to harness the power of their wire data and achieve true security and exceptional performance. We are looking for a Senior Engineering Manager for the Platform team. In this role you will drive the development of components and features that enable the creation of security applications on physical, virtual, and cloud appliances. You will develop and guide a high performing engineering team, including coaching, organization, day-to-day decisions, guidance, and professional development. You will work with a product management team to schedule and deliver on priorities. The Platform team is responsible for appliance security and hardening, authentication/authorization, pairing and external communication, licensing, system configuration, and other fundamental services. The team deals with performance optimization, scalability, and foundational support for high level applications. ExtraHop R&D supports fully-flexible work options, including full-time onsite, hybrid, and remote working arrangements. We believe in helping you make the choice that works best for you and makes the team successful.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology
• 7+ years in software engineering, including at least 5 years in software engineering management
• Proven experience architecting, developing, and supporting platform-level components
• Demonstrated understanding of with typical Linux server environments, including common tools, package management, and services
• Track record of software architecture and industry best practices for development of application software on hardware appliances
• Fluent in back-end languages such as Python, Golang, Rust, or C/C++
• Experience leading or mentoring individual contributors and maintaining strong software engineering practices
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills
• Work cooperatively with others within the organization and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Work well in fast-paced, high-stress environments.
• Has predictable, reliable attendance

Nice To Haves

• Experience with basic CPU, network, or storage performance analysis and tuning on Linux
• Technical knowledge in areas such as cryptography, compression, memory management, relationship of kernel/user space, high performance computing, parsing framework, and network protocols.
• Understanding of network fundamentals and cryptographic principles and protocols such as TLS
• Experience with Docker containers and build tools
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Middleware, PM, QA, and other engineering teams to define requirements, develop architecture, and implement new features
• Guide the development of core support, features, and tools, for industry-leading security applications
• Drive agile development methodologies, including feature ownership, resolving issues, and maintaining communication with other development teams
• Spearhead hiring a world-class talent, along with providing coaching and career development, helping to establish and track goals, assisting with skill development, and providing opportunities for growth of direct reports
• Demonstrate traits in line with our company values (have a sense of humor, be nice to each other, think about customers first, build cool stuff)

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible PTO, Sick Time Prorated Based on Date of Hire, and All Federal Holidays (US Only) + 3 Days of Paid Volunteer Time
• Non-Commissioned Positions may be eligible to participate in the Annual Discretionary Bonus Plan
• FSA and Dependent Care Accounts + EAP, where applicable
• Educational Reimbursement
• 401k with Employer Match or Pension where applicable
• Pet Insurance (US Only)
• Parental Leave (US Only)
• Hybrid and Remote Work Model

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees