the original API Security vendor pioneering the market as the first vendor in 2018. Since then we have exhibited hyper-growth in a number of customers, threats stopped, and revenue. We saw API security as the security battleground of the future years ago as APIs started to form the foundation of the application innovation needed to drive business success today. Across banks, retail and transportation, IoT, autonomous vehicles, and smart cities, every modern app depends on APIs. Attackers realize APIs are the conduits to all sorts of valuable data and services within the year, APIs are predicted to be the number one application threat vector. Without secure APIs, businesses cannot rapidly innovate. has delivered the only patented solution to discover all APIs and their exposed data, stop API attackers, and provide remediation details for dev teams to write more secure APIs.
At Salt, were passionate about what we do. We work as a team and embrace new ideas, wherever they come from. We also enjoy all the benefits of a startup environment, including quickly seeing the results of your work, making an outsized impact on our company, and solving diverse challenges.
Want to make a big difference? We encourage you to apply!
Why join us NOW
APIs form the foundation of the application innovation needed to drive business success today. Across banks, retail and transportation, IoT, autonomous vehicles, and smart cities, every web and mobile app depends on APIs. Without secure APIs, businesses cannot innovate rapidly. has delivered the only patented solution to identify and prevent API attacks, using Big Data and AI to thwart this top threat to businesses today.
We are backed by the best investors in the world (YCombinator, S-Capital, Tenaya, Sequoia, Capital G, and more) and recently achieved a $1.4B valuation.
Were at a unique sweet spot in a startups lifecycle - the demand from customers is huge, yet our team is small and super-high quality.
We are growing fast, and the opportunity window to join as a member of the core team is closing.
Our org structure is evolving constantly to meet our business needs, creating many opportunities to grow.
About the position
We are seeking a Senior Linux Engineer to develop and deploy applications on edge servers and sensors in customer cloud environments. You will work on high-performance edge applications and sensors that collect data from customer VMs and containers using cutting-edge cloud and edge computing technologies. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across teams and contribute to the evolution of cloud-based infrastructure.
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What will you do?
Develop edge applications for cloud environments, primarily using Go and Scala.
Design and maintain sensors that collect operational data from customer VMs and containers using Go and eBPF.
Manage the deployment of edge servers and sensors in customer environments, providing ongoing support and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with internal teams and field engineers to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications and sensors.
Use tools like Helm charts, Terraform, and GitOps to automa
Requirements: At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, focusing on low-level systems/ embedded, Linux, and networking
Extensive knowledge with Kubernetes, Helm charts, Terraform, and GitOps.
Hands-on experience with at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud networking concepts (API Gateways, Service Mesh)
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, particularly with distributed systems and cloud infrastructure.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and customer environments.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
Programming Languages: Proficiency in C/ C++/ Go language
Hands-on experience eBPF - A big advantage
This position is open to all candidates.