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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Tanium Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** Tanium Inc. - **Location:** Addison, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $191,000.0 - $293,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Cyber Security, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Maintenance, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Git, Tanium Platform Expertise, Software Version Control, Docker, Golang, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-software-engineer-tanium-10176062 ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience, + 8-12 years of professional software engineering experience building and shipping production-quality software * + Demonstrated experience designing and implementing distributed systems or large-scale, high-availability applications * + Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment * + Preferred: Experience working in a cybersecurity, SaaS, or enterprise software environment * + Preferred: Familiarity with cloud infrastructure platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud * Other * + Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Go, C++, Java, Python, or similar * + Strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms * + Experience with version control systems, particularly Git, and collaborative development workflows * + Preferred: Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes * + Preferred: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks ## Description As a Tanium Senior Software Engineer, you will be tasked with building and maintaining best-of-breed products as part of a small and nimble development team. Tanium focuses on a strong customer engagement model and feedback process to ensure our products are designed the right way from the beginning. When new products ideas are identified, our software engineers are responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying the products from the ground up, while continuously iterating with product management and customers for feedback and input. This position follows the Company's hybrid schedule which currently requires employees to work in the office at one of the following locations a minimum of three days per week: Addison, TX; Bellevue, WA; Durham, NC; or Emeryville, CA. What you'll do * Design and develop robust, scalable, and maintainable software features and systems across the full software development lifecycle * Architect technical solutions that meet complex product requirements while balancing performance, reliability, and security considerations * Collaborate with product management, UX, and peer engineers to define requirements, estimate effort, and deliver high-quality solutions on schedule * Lead code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback to elevate engineering standards and promote best practices across the team * Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software defects and performance bottlenecks in both development and production environments * Mentor and support the growth of junior and mid-level engineers through knowledge sharing, pairing, and technical guidance * Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes, tooling, and development practices to increase team velocity and code quality * Partner with security and infrastructure teams to ensure software is developed and deployed in alignment with Tanium's security and compliance standards ## Related Videos - [Unleashing the Power of Developers: Why Cybersecurity is the Missing Piece?!?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/712-unleashing-the-power-of-developers-why-cybersecurity-is-the-missing-piece) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [The Evolving Landscape of Application Development: Insights from Three Years of Research](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1459-the-evolving-landscape-of-application-development-insights-from-three-years-of-research) - [Retooling and refactoring - an investment in people.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/371-retooling-and-refactoring-an-investment-in-people) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers)