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# Software Engineer III | Security

- **Company:** Extrahop R&d
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000 - $163,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Layers, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Packet, OSI Models, Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, Cloud Services, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Tcpdump, Wireshark, Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-engineer-iii-security-extrahop-10713351

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
 * 5+ years of experience in software engineering
 * Excellent engineering chops
 * Solid knowledge of Python
 * Experience developing and deploying code for enterprise software applications with emphasis on code quality and maintainability
 * In-depth knowledge of networking fundamentals, including the OSI model and excellent working knowledge of the key protocols from Layer 2 through Layer 7
 * Self-starter with a strong problem-solving track record and ability to grow and learn
 * Excellent teammate and collaborator who can iterate on problems quickly.
 * Proficient at communication in both spoken and written forms, including documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience working with network packet-level data using tools like tshark, tcpdump, tcprewrite, and Scapy to directly interact with this data.
 * Strong understanding of TCP/IP and Layer 7 protocols

## Description

An ideal candidate will have strong software engineering, networking, and cybersecurity fundamentals. This position works with security researchers and developers, developing systems to make them more efficient and effective. You'll deliver impactful solutions that empower research and development, as well as working directly with network data to emulate adversary behavior., * Support Threat Research and Detection Engineering teams by providing tools and automation to accelerate Research & Development.

 * Develop and support internal systems, including:

 * Software deployment pipelines supporting continuous delivery
 * Pipelines for ingestion of new network identifiers to enable fingerprinting of device, software, and cloud services
 * Threat Intelligence acquisition and sharing
 * On-demand threat research labs using modern Infrastructure-as-Code and Cloud-based technologies
 * Continuous Testing and Validation pipelines

Work with a collaborative, dedicated and seasoned team of engineers

Actively participate in code review to ensure quality and uplevel other engineers