Staff Software Engineer (Python)

DevsData LLC is seeking a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer to join a cybersecurity company dedicated to securing Linux infrastructure. In this role, you will take ownership of complex technical challenges, transforming ambiguous business requirements into robust, production-ready systems while working primarily with Python.

Key responsibilities

• Translate loosely defined business and technical problems into concrete, production-ready software solutions.
• Collaborate directly with stakeholders to clarify requirements, define project scope, and establish technical plans.
• Design system architecture and make critical technical decisions for projects within your product area.
• Implement and ship high-quality backend code, primarily using Python, while maintaining system performance.
• Monitor solutions post-release and iterate based on technical, product, and business metrics.

Requirements

• Over 8 years of professional software engineering experience, including time in Staff, Principal, or Tech Lead roles.
• Strong hands-on backend development experience with proficiency in Python or a willingness to adopt it as your primary language.
• Proven track record of managing a project from initial concept through architecture and implementation to production support.
• Practical knowledge of Linux environments and strong technical decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent English communication skills for effective collaboration with both technical and business stakeholders.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work on critical cybersecurity products that protect Linux systems and infrastructure.
• A high-impact role where you act as the primary engineer on key initiatives within a fast-moving environment.
• Full autonomy to shape technical solutions and influence product direction.