About us

APIs are a foundational element of innovation in today’s app-driven world. From banks, travel, entertainment, retail, and transportation to IoT, autonomous vehicles, and smart cities, every web and mobile app depends on APIs. Without secure APIs, rapid innovation would be impossible. Salt Security is the only patented solution to identify and prevent the top threat of API attacks using big data and AI.

At Salt, we’re passionate about what we do. We work as a team and embrace new ideas, wherever they come from. We also enjoy all the benefits of a startup environment.

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Linux Systems Engineer with expertise in Linux internals, real-time programming, networking kernel internals and eBPF. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record in similar roles.

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What will you do?

• Work with a team of RT Linux developers and lead them technically.
• Utilize eBPF extensively for security and monitoring purposes.
• Work with networking protocols in order to gain visibility.
• Learn and bring new technologies to the team and be ahead of the curve.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

Who are you?

• 4+ years of experience in a similar role, focusing on Linux, networking, and eBPF.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Strong knowledge of Linux internals and system administration.
• Extensive hands-on experience with extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) and related tools (kprobes & uprobes usage specifically).
• Solid grasp of networking protocols and stack, including HTTP, TCP/IP, UDP, etc.
• Understanding of Real-Time operating systems (RTOS) and real-time programming principles.
• Experience with Linux kernel module development, device drivers, and kernel internals.
• Strong understanding and experience with assembler programming.

Optional Qualifications:

• Software engineering experience in Go.
• Good understanding of virtualization, containerization and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with automation tools, CI/CD, and development frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.