Sr. Software Engineer - Austin, TX

Trend Micro•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the TrendAI team. This role focuses on contributing to the data plane of the TippingPoint Threat Prevention System (TPS), a family of physical and virtual network appliances with custom hardware and acceleration logic. These appliances are designed to detect and block malicious network traffic at high speeds (up to 100Gbps) with microsecond latency and minimal false positives. As a member of the Data Plane team, the engineer will be involved in software development, with opportunities to influence hardware enhancements. The position aims to enhance TPS's existing Network Intrusion Prevention capabilities and expand the platform's potential in the age of AI, including securing AI resources and leveraging AI for improved security and response. TrendAI is a leader in AI security, having delivered the first open-weight, cybersecurity-focused large language model and the industry’s first security companion agent. The Trend Vision One platform integrates various security aspects into a unified system. In this role, the engineer will collaborate with business leaders to design intelligent systems that can reason, learn, and protect, thereby accelerating agility, speed of delivery, and data-centric security. The goal is to transform cutting-edge research into real-world defense capabilities, protecting users in the generative-AI agent era and helping enterprises stay ahead of evolving threats.

Requirements

Expert knowledge of C or C++, including low-level memory management and concurrent programming.
Strong understanding of IP networking, both from a wire protocol and application programming (sockets) perspective.
Familiarity with application-level protocols like HTTP, TLS, QUIC, and SMB.
Experience in Linux application programming and debugging.
Proficiency in advanced debugging tools and techniques.
Experience in optimizing algorithms for high-throughput, low-latency environments.
Bachelor’s or Master’s in a STEM field or equivalent experience.
5+ years in software development, with a preference for work in network security, packet processing, or embedded/real-time systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Intel DPDK, Linux internals, kernel, or network stack.
Hands-on experience with network analysis tools like Wireshark, nmap, tcpdump, and tcpreplay.
Familiarity with IPS/IDS tools like Suricata or Snort.
In-depth knowledge of security protocols and encryption methods.
Knowledge of KVM and VMware, especially from a networking perspective.
Practical experience with AI tools like Claude Code, Codex, or GitHub Copilot.
Experience with AI-DLC tools/frameworks like Amazon AI-DLC, SpecKit, or Open Spec.
Exposure to machine learning concepts in network security.
Experience with hardware acceleration technologies like FPGA, ASIC, or GPU.

Responsibilities

Design and develop enhancements to our deep packet inspection engine and other TPS components.
Analyze and parse network protocols for real-world use, not just from RFCs.
Optimize the performance of new and existing components.
Identify new inspection capabilities and ways to improve our hardware.
Advise Threat Researchers in writing accurate, high-performance detection filters.
Test and validate functionality using unit testing and automated frameworks.
Document design, development, and testing processes.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Pre-partum, maternity, parental and medical leave
Mental Health Wellness Program
Adoption Assistance
Wellness Incentive
Pet Insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off
14 Annual Holidays
Tuition Assistance
Employee Resource Groups
Competitive compensation with bonus opportunity tied to company performance
Room to enhance your skills through ongoing learning and broad technological opportunities
Work-life balance is a priority, complemented by team activities, fostering an environment rooted in equity, inclusion, and collaboration