Staff Software Developer - Endpoint Security

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Software Developer - Endpoint Security based in Canada .

This role provides technical leadership within a software development team focused on endpoint cybersecurity and highly reliable agent-based services.
You will contribute to software deployed across Windows, Mac, and Linux environments, helping protect organizations against evolving cyber threats.
The position combines expert-level programming, system design, project ownership, and mentorship of experienced engineers.
You will drive technical excellence across code quality, performance, reliability, architecture, and development practices.
Working closely with Product, Security, and DevOps teams, you will help shape robust technical solutions and deliver complex initiatives.
The role offers the opportunity to influence engineering standards while working on security-focused technology at significant scale.
You will join a collaborative environment where strong systems expertise, technical leadership, and engineering excellence are highly valued.

• Develop highly reliable code for agent-based cybersecurity services and their deployment across Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.
• Own end-to-end delivery of complex technical initiatives, ensuring high standards of execution, reliability, and software quality.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including high-level designs, architecture specifications, and other engineering documentation.
• Drive technical excellence across code quality, system performance, reliability, and software development best practices.
• Mentor Senior and Mid-level engineers on technical design, programming practices, architecture, and engineering standards.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Security, and DevOps teams to design and implement effective technical solutions.
• Apply deep knowledge of operating system internals and system-level programming to address complex engineering challenges.
• Contribute to cybersecurity capabilities involving threat detection, security data processing, and endpoint protection.

Requirements:

• 8–12+ years of experience in systems engineering, including 3+ years in technical leadership roles.
• Deep expertise in one or more system-level programming languages, such as C++ or Rust .
• Proven experience leading complex technical initiatives and mentoring engineers across different levels of seniority.
• Strong track record of delivering highly reliable software in environments where engineering excellence is critical.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat detection, and security data processing.
• Experience working on an agent team within a SaaS organization.
• Deep knowledge of operating system internals and systems-level engineering concepts.
• Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to take ownership of complex projects while balancing technical execution, reliability, and long-term engineering quality.
• Willingness to participate in remote video interviews with camera enabled; reasonable accommodations are available for technical, bandwidth, location-related, or other applicable challenges.

Benefits:

• Base salary range of $86,000–$265,700 USD annually , with actual compensation varying based on skills, experience, location, and job family level.
• Variable incentive compensation and new hire equity grants.
• Equity opportunities for all employees.
• Flexible time off and paid volunteer days.
• RRSP and 401(k) matching.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, mental health, dental, disability, life, and AD&D coverage, along with value-added services.
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health support.
• Fertility support and paid parental leave.
• Training and career development programs.
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment with a strong commitment to diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity.
• Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and employment process.