4+ years professional software engineering experience
Strong linux/unix systems background
Experience with containerization technologies
The Base Layers team is responsible for designing, building, and operating a composable image build platform to derive secure, tested operating system and container images
Job Summary
The Base Layers team is responsible for designing, building, and operating a composable image build platform to derive secure, tested operating system and container images.
This role involves defining and enforcing secure operating system baselines including CIS-aligned controls to reduce the attack surface across the fleet.
Candidates will work in a hybrid environment blending systems reliability engineering with software development while impacting thousands of developers globally.
Matching Summary
The Base Layers team is responsible for designing, building, and operating a composable image build platform to derive secure, tested operating system and container images.
Salary
Base: $160,000 - $240,000 USD Annual; Bonus: Incentive compensation (exempt roles only); Benefits: Comprehensive plan including 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, and paid time off
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
4+ years professional software engineering experience
Strong Linux/Unix systems background
Experience with containerization technologies
Object-oriented programming language proficiency
Designing large-scale highly-available systems
Nice-to-have
Experience with image building systems like Packer
Hands-on CI/CD platform experience
Open source contributions and maintenance
Configuration management tools expertise
Deep technical curiosity and collaborative problem-solving
Key Requirements
4+ years of professional software engineering experience
Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
Deep understanding of operating system internals and hardening