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Software Infrastucture Engineer

Cylake

Sunnyvale, CAFull-time$150–250K/yrPosted 5mo agoVerified open 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$150–250K/yr
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Cylake is hiring a Software Infrastucture Engineer. Join a small team building next‑generation cybersecurity products, architecting and implementing the platform layer from bootloader through system software on large‑scale embedded systems, including image lifecycle, high availability, and telemetry infrastructure, while growing your career from the very start.

Key focus areas include Architect and implement the platform layer from bootloader through system software on large‑scale embedded systems, Design and implement image and software lifecycle management including packaging, upgrades, high availability, and telemetry/debug infrastructure, and Collaborate with hardware vendors to define requirements and specifications.

Successful candidates bring 5+ Years Linux Kernel Experience, Experience Working With HW Vendors, and Experience With SW Lifecycle Management On Embedded System. Important skills include Linux Kernel, Drivers, Platform Bring-Up, SW Lifecycle Management, Packaging, and Upgrades. Preferred (not required): FIPS Certification, CC Certification, and Rust Programming.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Linux KernelDriversPlatform Bring-UpSW Lifecycle ManagementPackagingUpgradesKubernetesHelmAnsibleCloud Orchestration TechnologiesDHCPPXEIPMISecure Boot ChainsBootloaderGRUBDm-VerityIMASELinux Policy CreationSELinux Policy TuningC ProgrammingBash ProgrammingPython ProgrammingHardware ValidationStress Testing SuitesObservability DeploymentMetrics Stacks DeploymentCommunicationDocumentationFIPS CertificationCC CertificationRust Programming

Qualifications

5+ Years Linux Kernel ExperienceExperience Working With HW VendorsExperience With SW Lifecycle Management on Embedded System

Full job description

Your Impact Join a small team building the next generation of cybersecurity products from the ground up. Led by industry veterans with a proven track record of success - you will get to architect, build, and deliver hugely impactful products with this world class team. You will have the opportunity to grow your career and skills along with the company from the very start.

Role Overview You will be responsible for architecting and implementing the platform layer (Bootloader through system software) on a large scale embedded system. This will also include image and software lifecycle management - packaging, upgrades, high availability, and telemetry/debug infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to design and implement the system from the ground up.

Required Experience

  • 5+ years experience working with the Linux Kernel, drivers, and platform bring-up

  • Experience working with HW vendors on requirements and specifications

  • Experience with SW lifecycle management (packaging, upgrades, etc.) on an embedded system

  • Experience with k8s, Helm charts, Ansible, and other cloud orchestration technologies

  • Experience with bare-metal provisioning technologies (DHCP, PXE, IPMI)

  • Understanding of Secure Boot chains (bootloader, GRUB, dm-verity, and IMA)

  • Experience with SELinux policy creation and tuning

  • Strong C, bash, and python programming skills

  • Experience developing hardware validation and stress testing suites

  • Experience deploying observability and metrics stacks

  • Strong communication and documentation skills

  • FIPS and CC certification experience is a plus

  • Rust programming experience is a plus

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well-being, and long-term success. The expected salary range for this position is $150,000 – $250,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined based on job-related factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Most candidates can expect an offer within the range listed above. Your recruiter will provide additional details on compensation and benefits to qualified candidates during the hiring process.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know — we’re happy to support you.

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