Senior Staff Developer

About the Role

• As the Senior Staff Developer on the Network Appliances team, you will be designing, building, and mentoring across multiple teams and projects.
• Lead the architectural design of complex systems spanning multiple components and teams
• Own and drive implementation of key systems, features, and platform capabilities.
• Act as the technical mentor for the IDS team, guiding engineers of varying seniority levels.
• Evaluate technical trade-offs, project risks, and architectural decisions to ensure strategic alignment.
• Resolve technical disagreements, align teams around shared design goals, and uphold best.
• Champion quality standards, code hygiene, performance, and maintainability.
• Contribute code where necessary to accelerate critical projects or unblock the team

About You

• 15+ years of hands-on experience building production software in a Linux environment.
• Expert understanding of networking fundamentals, network stack behaviour, and how devices interact with network traffic.
• Proven track record designing and delivering complex systems and distributed architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers across a wide range of experience levels.
• Deep knowledge of systems-level software and Linux-based development.
• Strong experience with Docker and containerization practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.
• Ability to identify technical risks, anticipate scaling challenges, and align architecture to business goals.

Bonus Experience

• Experience with device drivers, especially in network appliance contexts.
• Familiarity with IDS/IPS technologies and how they operate in real-world networks.
• Understanding of network topologies and inter-device interactions.
• Exposure to performance testing and tuning across the hardware/software boundary.
• Multi-year experience working with AWS or other public cloud platforms.
• Background in cybersecurity, security operations, or related domains.

On-Camera Policy

To support a fair, transparent, and engaging interview experience, candidates interviewing remotely are expected to be on camera during all video interviews. Being on camera fosters authentic connection, improves communication, and allows for full engagement from both candidates and interviewers. We understand that technical, bandwidth, or location-related challenges may occasionally prevent video use. If this applies, candidates are required to notify us in advance so we can explore appropriate accommodations.

At Arctic Wolf, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that thrives on diversity of thought, background, and culture. This is reflected in our multiple awards, including Top Workplace USA (2021-2025), Best Places to Work – USA (2021-2025), Great Place to Work – Canada (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – UK (2024-2026), and Kununu Top Company – Germany (2024-2026). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction, with over 10,000 customers worldwide and more than 2,000 channel partners globally. As we continue to expand globally and enhance our technology, Arctic Wolf remains the most trusted name in the industry.

Security Requirements

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Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN’s Information Security policies, standards, processes, and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of AWN business information (in accordance with our employee handbook and corporate policies).

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Background checks are required for this position.

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This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”).  Please note that, if applicable, an offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations.