Senior Software Developer - Engine

At Arctic Wolf, we're not just navigating the cybersecurity landscape - we're redefining it. Our global team of dedicated Pack members is driving innovation and setting new industry standards every day. Our impact speaks for itself: we've earned recognition on the Forbes Cloud 100, CNBC Disruptor 50, Fortune Future 50, and Fortune Cyber 60 lists, and we recently took home the 2024 CRN Products of the Year award. We’re proud to be named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Managed Detection and Response Services and earning a Customers' Choice distinction from Gartner Peer Insights. Our Aurora Platform also received CRN’s Products of the Year award in the inaugural Security Operations Platform category. Join a company that’s not only leading, but also shaping, the future of security operations. View our Hiring page here to learn more about our application process. 

Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a Senior Software Developer to be part of making this/that happen.   

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join our cybersecurity team building the Aurora Agent — a next-generation malware detection and analysis platform. We’re looking for a Senior Software Developer who loves low-level programming, binary file formats, and building fast, reliable systems that detect real-world threats.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and maintain file parsers for executables, mobile apps, documents, and archives

• Integrate parsers with ML-powered malware detection pipelines

• Optimize performance and memory efficiency in a high-throughput engine

• Modernize our legacy C# codebase and contribute to our Rust-based engine

• Implement and maintain comprehensive automated tests

• Participate in architecture discussions, reviews, and debugging complex parsing issues

ABOUT YOU

• 5+ years in an OO language

• Experience with Rust (or strong interest in learning it)

• Familiarity with Rust fundamentals (ownership, error handling, traits)

• Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and large-scale systems

• Familiarity with multithreading, concurrency, and OS-level programming

• Experience working with binary formats or low-level code

• Solid grasp of Git and testing best practices

NICE TO HAVE

• Background in cybersecurity, reverse engineering, or binary analysis

• Familiarity with C++, FFI

• Familiarity with ML pipelines or distributed systems

• Linux/Unix development experience

TECH STACK

• Languages: Rust, C# (.NET), Python

• Build Tools: Bazel, Cargo, Git

• Environment: Windows, Linux, VS Code, DevContainers, Docker

HOW TO APPLY

Please include the following in your application:

• Your resume highlighting relevant C# and systems programming experience

• Links or samples of your work (GitHub, personal projects, etc.)

• A short note about a complex debugging or concurrency challenge you’ve solved

Note: This role involves handling malware samples in secure, controlled environments.

On-Camera Policy
To support a fair, transparent, and engaging interview experience, candidates interviewing remotely are expected to be on camera during all video interviews. Being on camera fosters authentic connection, improves communication, and allows for full engagement from both candidates and interviewers. We understand that technical, bandwidth, or location-related challenges may occasionally prevent video use. If this applies, candidates are required to notify us in advance so we can explore appropriate accommodations.

About Arctic Wolf

At Arctic Wolf, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that thrives on diversity of thought, background, and culture. This is reflected in our multiple awards, including Top Workplace USA (2021-2024), Best Places to Work – USA (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – Canada (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – UK (2024), and Kununu Top Company – Germany (2024). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction, with over 7,000 customers worldwide and more than 2,000 channel partners globally. As we continue to expand globally and enhance our technology, Arctic Wolf remains the most trusted name in the industry. 

Our Values  

Arctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers, so we work together to