Principal Software Engineer, ExtraHop
Data Science
$175-195k
+ Bonus
Cyber security platform
Be an early applicant
Cyber security platform
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$175-195k
+ Bonus
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To reveal cyber risk and build business resilience by exposing threats organizations can't see.
Role
Who you are
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in Principal, Lead, or Staff capacity shipping enterprise-grade software
- Expert-level programming skills in Python and Go, with an emphasis on writing production-quality, well-tested, and modular code
- Experience in machine learning, statistics, or a related quantitative discipline
- Experience building or operating production AI/ML systems, including model lifecycle management, data/training pipelines, and monitoring
- Expertise in applying machine learning or data science techniques to cybersecurity use cases such as anomaly detection, behavioral analysis, or threat classification
- Advanced understanding of threat detection methodologies, intrusion prevention systems, and incident response workflows
Desirable
- A strong fundamental understanding of network telemetry and protocols
- Prior experience working in the cybersecurity domain. Familiarity with threat actor techniques and common network attack vectors
- Familiarity with machine learning applications in cybersecurity
- Understanding of threat detection, intrusion prevention, and incident response strategies
- Deep experience with cloud services on AWS or Azure
- Deep experience with containerization and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes at production scale
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences at the executive level
What the job involves
- ExtraHop is at the forefront of innovation in the cybersecurity space, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect organizations against evolving threats
- Our Network Detection and Response (NDR) products empower businesses to detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber risks in real time
- We seek a Principal Software Engineer to join our product development organization and serve as a technical anchor on our NDR platform
- In this role, you will drive the architecture and execution of complex, high-impact engineering initiatives that define the future of our products
- You will operate with significant autonomy, influence engineering direction across teams, and mentor engineers at multiple levels while delivering software that addresses the most sophisticated challenges in network security
- Design, write, and maintain robust, high-performance software to deploy AI/ML models that analyze network traffic for anomalous or malicious behaviors
- Design and develop autonomous AI agent architectures and multi-agent workflows
- Collaborate with data scientists, threat researchers, and cloud teams to build high-performance services, pipelines, and tooling that accelerate ML experimentation and production workflows
- Drive engineering excellence across teams through code reviews, design reviews, and the establishment of standards, patterns, and best practices
- Lead cross-functional technical initiatives and represent engineering in conversations with senior leadership and external stakeholders
- Contribute to product strategy by bringing deep technical insight to roadmap discussions, build-vs-buy decisions, and competitive differentiation
- Lead by example. Provide technical mentorship to software engineers on the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, optimization, and rigorous engineering discipline
Our take
When trying to become more cybersecure, many businesses find themselves operating blindly, as they lack the necessary insights to understand potential attack points within their networks. This information gap has led to an alarming vulnerability, leaving organizations exposed to threats that remain unseen.
ExtraHop provides organizations with the network visibility and threat detection capabilities they need. Through its cyber defense platform, the company enables businesses to detect and respond to advanced cyber threats before they can compromise their operations. Importantly, its use of cloud-scale AI and ML means this is done in real time.
With a portfolio of over 70 AI and ML patents, ExtraHop has built a reputation as an innovator in the space. It has been able to accelerate growth since its acquisition by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital in 2021, and fresh funding will ensure it is able to continue expanding capabilities and reinforcing its already strong position.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jan 2024
$100m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
May 2014
$41m
SERIES C
Total funding: $161.6m
Company benefits
- Flexible Time Off | PTO policies that trust you to manage your time and recharge when you need it most
- Remote & Hybrid Work Options | Work where you work best. We support remote, hybrid, and in-office arrangements based on your role and preference
- Paid Company Holidays | Enjoy time with family and friends during major holidays
- Voluntary Time Off | 3 community service days each year to give back to causes you care about
- Global Collaboration | Work with teammates around the globe. Bring your perspective to a truly international team
- Team Events & Offsites | Regular team gatherings, department offsites, and company-wide celebrations to build connections
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage | Health and Wellness benefits to fit your needs
- Wellness Program | Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), gym membership discounts, and resources to support your physical and mental well-being
- Life & Disability Insurance | Company-provided life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your loved ones
- Commuter Benefits | Commuter benefits to make your journey to a local office easier
- 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
- Performance Incentives | Bonus or commission opportunities based on role and performance
- 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
- Parental Leave | Generous paid parental leave for new parents, because welcoming a new family member is a life-changing moment
- Family Medical Leave | Extended leave options for family caregiving, medical situations, and life transitions
- Family-Inclusive Benefits | Healthcare coverage that extends to domestic partners, spouses, and dependents
- 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
- Internal Mobility | Career growth happens in multiple directions — move up, across functions, or to new locations as opportunities arise
- Mentorship | Connect with experienced leaders across the organization who can guide your career development
- Craft beer on tap for celebrations and team gatherings
- Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
- Collaboration spaces designed for both focused work and team brainstorming
- Cafe for vibing, gaming, and recharging between meetings
- Walking distance to restaurants, shops, and the waterfront
Company HQ
Pike Pine Retail Core, Seattle, WA
Leadership
Greg Clark
(CEO & Chairman)Greg is the co-founder and Managing Director of Crosspoint Capital Partners, a private equity investment firm focused on the cybersecurity, privacy, and infrastructure software markets. Previously, they were the CEO of Symantec, Blue Coat Systems, ABB Enterprise Software, and E2open.
Raja Mukerji
(Co-Founder & Chief Scientist)Prior to co-founding ExtraHop in 2007, Raja was a Senior Architect at F5 Networks for nearly 7 years and a Senior Engineer at Strong Capital Management for just over 2 years.
Nicholas Noviello
(COO & CFO)Nicholas is also a Managing Director at Crosspoint Capital Partners. Previously, they were the COO/CFO at Forescout Technologies as well as a CFO & Executive VP of Finance & Operations at Symantec.
Kevin Carney
(CRO)Prior to joining ExtraHop in 2024, Kevin was a VP of Strategic Sales (Americas) at SentinelOne. Before that, they spent 5 years at Fortinet as a VP and 2 years at SimpliVity as a Director.
Kanaiya Vasani
(CPO & CMO)Prior to joining ExtraHop in 2023, Kanaiya spent nearly 9 years at Infoblox as an Executive VP of Products & Corporate Development. They also spent 8 years at Juniper Networks in various VP roles.
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