Be part of the team that defends the networks the world depends on
Corelight defends the world’s most sensitive networks—from global commerce to national defense—quietly, relentlessly, and with resolve. As cyber threats grow faster and smarter, we serve as the trusted force behind network resilience, putting elite defense within reach.
By transforming digital footprints from physical, virtual, and cloud networks into actionable insights, we empower defenders to illuminate blind spots and stay ahead of an evolving threat landscape. Built on open-source innovations and fueled by industry leading agentic AI technology, Corelight helps teams to detect advanced threats and close cases with unprecedented clarity and precision.
As a Lead Software Engineer at Corelight, you will be at the forefront of engineering excellence, bridging the gap between innovative open-source foundations and enterprise-grade performance. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture of our detection platform, ensuring that our defenders have the most reliable, high-performance tools to outsmart global adversaries. Your leadership will not only define the technical roadmap of our products but also cultivate the next generation of engineering talent within our distributed-first culture.
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The compensation for this position may vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. Depending on the nature and seniority of the role, a percentage of compensation may come in the form of a commission-based or discretionary bonus. Equity and additional benefits will also be awarded.
Why Join Us?
Fueled by investments from top-tier venture capital organizations such as Crowdstrike, Accel and Insight, Corelight is one of the fastest growing network detection and response platforms in the industry. Our passionate team thrives in a collaborative, inclusive, and geographically distributed culture. We embrace diverse perspectives, neurodiversity, curiosity and low ego results - fostering an environment where every innovator can solve the toughest challenges in cybersecurity and contribute their best work.
We are looking forward to meeting you. Check us out at www.corelight.com
The salary range for the Lead Software Engineer - Applications position at Corelight is USD 180k-214k/yr.
The Lead Software Engineer - Applications position at Corelight is based in Remote; North America Region. This is a remote position.
The Lead Software Engineer - Applications position at Corelight requires 8+ yrs exp.
Key skills for the Lead Software Engineer - Applications position at Corelight include: ci/cd, go, c++, aws, google cloud, azure, docker, kubernetes, jenkins, gitlab ci.
