Software Engineer I | Cloud
Position Summary
At ExtraHop, we build cybersecurity solutions that help organizations detect and stop threats in real time. As a Software Engineer I on our Cloud Infrastructure team, you will build and support the critical infrastructure and tooling that power our Network Detection and Response (NDR) products.
Working in a collaborative environment alongside seasoned engineers, you will tackle complex security and scalability challenges, sharpen your cloud and software engineering craft, and directly influence how we protect global enterprise networks.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, test, and maintain infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) and cloud automation scripts.
Collaborate with product security teams to harden cloud environments, implement security guardrails, and address infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Build and support reliable CI/CD pipelines and deployment tooling for internal engineering teams
Monitor cloud infrastructure health, debug provisioning issues, and assist in performance, reliability, and cost optimization
Write clean, maintainable code following team standards, automated testing, and agile workflows.
Participate in peer code reviews, architectural discussions, and the creation of clear technical documentation and operational runbooks.
Stay current on the latest cybersecurity threats, trends and technologies to contribute to product enhancements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience or technical training
New grad, 0-1 years of experience in software development (internship and significant project work included)
Strong programming skills in Python or Go.
Solid understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development practices.
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem solving skills and a collaborative growth-oriented mindset.
Demonstrated AI literacy, including the ability to effectively leverage AI-assisted development tools for software engineering tasks while critically evaluating generated outputs for correctness, security, and maintainability.
Must be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident (i.e., green card holder) (in order to support restricted access network environments).
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to cloud platforms and core services (AWS preferred, e.g. EC2, S3, IAM, VPC).
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
Basic understanding of cloud security principles (least privilege, network security groups, or environment hardening)
Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker) or basic CI/CD concepts.
Compensation & Benefits: The salary range for this role is $110,000 – $125,000 per year, plus eligibility for an annual performance-based discretionary bonus and stock option grants. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage (effective Day 1), a 401(k) with employer match, flexible PTO, parental leave, and more.