Remote
Full Time Software Architecture & Engineering
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Framework team, you will take ownership of complex development challenges, lead technical design within your area, and play a meaningful role in shaping how we build and scale the systems that power ExtraHop’s core products
You will work closely with cross-functional partners in Engineering, Product, and Security to deliver customer-facing features that enable detection, visibility, and automation at scale
This role is ideal for an engineer who brings technical depth, exercises sound judgment independently, and is motivated to grow their impact through excellent engineering and active collaboration
Our team builds high-performance network detection and monitoring systems that operate at scale across increasingly complex protocols and data volumes. Our services and features are written primarily in C and C++ with a focus on security, scalability, stability, and reliability
Our team is focussed on enhancing, maintaining and optimizing core components of the system and functional areas related to protocol parsing, metrics publishing, continuous packet capture and Time Series DB
This role focuses on designing and optimizing these core systems with an emphasis on performance, reliability and deep protocol awareness
You will work on next generation initiatives including scaling and performance improvement efforts, evolution of our data storage architecture (custom to open-source based) and early steps towards a cloud enabled model
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance services for ExtraHop’s core Framework systems, taking ownership of moderately complex to complex features with limited guidance
Work across networking layers to implement and enhance protocol support
Participate actively in technical design discussions, contribute to architecture decisions within your team, and author clear technical documentation for your work
Engage fully in agile development processes, including sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives; hold a high bar for code quality and test coverage
Collaborate with Product and cross-functional engineering partners such as platform , infrastructure and cloud teams to translate business requirements into well-scoped, scalable engineering solutions
Investigate, diagnose, and resolve production and performance issues independently; conduct root-cause analysis and implement preventive measures
Contribute to platform modernization efforts and help evaluate and adopt new technologies or frameworks in partnership with senior and principal engineers
Participate in on-call rotations and improve system observability, reliability and operational readiness
Mentor junior engineers through code pairing, reviews, and knowledge-sharing; actively contribute to a strong team learning culture
Benefits
Walking distance to restaurants, shops, and the waterfront
Cafe for vibing, gaming, and recharging between meetings
Collaboration spaces designed for both focused work and team brainstorming
Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
Craft beer on tap for celebrations and team gatherings
Mentorship | Connect with experienced leaders across the organization who can guide your career development
Internal Mobility | Career growth happens in multiple directions — move up, across functions, or to new locations as opportunities arise
Professional Development Budget or Tuition Reimbursement | Financial support for continuing education, certifications, and degree programs relevant to your career. Annual budget for conferences, courses, workshops, and learning resources
Family-Inclusive Benefits | Healthcare coverage that extends to domestic partners, spouses, and dependents
Family Medical Leave | Extended leave options for family caregiving, medical situations, and life transitions
Parental Leave | Generous paid parental leave for new parents, because welcoming a new family member is a life-changing moment
Employee Referral Program | Generous referral bonuses when you help us find great talent; your network matters
Financial Planning Resources | Access to financial wellness programs and planning tools to help you make informed decisions about your future
Performance Incentives | Bonus or commission opportunities based on role and performance
Competitive Compensation | Market-rate salaries benchmarked against data to ensure you’re paid fairly for your expertise and impact
Competitive Compensation | Market-rate salaries benchmarked against data to ensure you’re paid fairly for your expertise and impact
Commuter Benefits | Commuter benefits to make your journey to a local office easier
Life & Disability Insurance | Company-provided life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your loved ones
Wellness Program | Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), gym membership discounts, and resources to support your physical and mental well-being
Comprehensive Medical Coverage | Health and Wellness benefits to fit your needs
Team Events & Offsites | Regular team gatherings, department offsites, and company-wide celebrations to build connections
Global Collaboration | Work with teammates around the globe. Bring your perspective to a truly international team
Voluntary Time Off | 3 community service days each year to give back to causes you care about
Paid Company Holidays | Enjoy time with family and friends during major holidays
Remote & Hybrid Work Options | Work where you work best. We support remote, hybrid, and in-office arrangements based on your role and preference
Flexible Time Off | PTO policies that trust you to manage your time and recharge when you need it most
Proven ability to debug complex issues (eg. using gdb, coredumps, performance tools)Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, STEM, or a related field requiring systematic and analytical thinkingExperience developing on Linux Systems (multi threading, memory management, IPC etc)5+ years of professional experience designing and delivering production softwareProven ability to build and maintain performance critical systemsStrong command of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles, with the ability to decompose complex problems into clear, actionable engineering tasksStrong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, packet processing etc)Self-starter who can operate independently, manage competing priorities, and drive work to completion with minimal oversightExcellent collaborator and communicator with a growth mindset and customer-first orientationStrong expertise in C and C++ and other languages such as Go and PythonExperience with network protocols (eg. HTTP, SMB, Kerberos, TLS, Microsoft protocols or similar)Scripting experience (Python or similar)Experience with observability, on-call practices and production systemsExposure to cloud platforms (AWS preferred) or distributed systems