Senior Software Engineer

About Us

At
SentinelOne
, we're reimagining cybersecurity by pushing the boundaries of what's possible—using
AI-powered, data-driven innovation
to stay ahead of the world's most advanced threats.

From creating world-class products to nurturing a collaborative, mission-driven culture, our values guide everything we do. We're looking for curious, passionate people who thrive in dynamic teams and want to make a measurable impact. If you're motivated by solving hard problems in bold, creative ways, we'd love to hear from you.

What We're Looking For

We're hiring a
Senior Software Engineer
to join our
Observo AI
team — SentinelOne's advanced AI-based data optimization and observability platform. In this role, you'll design, develop, and scale ultra-efficient systems that process massive streams of telemetry data, driving down cost and improving insights for global enterprise customers.

You'll bring strong expertise in
distributed systems, data engineering, and ML infrastructure
, and a passion for building systems that solve complex, real-world data challenges at scale. This position sits within the
Observo AI engineering organization
and includes partial on-site presence at our
Mountain View, CA
headquarters.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop scalable, high-throughput data processing pipelines capable of handling
  petabyte-scale telemetry data
  (logs, metrics, traces)
• Build and refine
  ML-powered data routing, filtering, and transformation
  systems that significantly reduce data volume while maintaining analytical fidelity
• Develop
  real-time analytics
  and
  anomaly detection
  frameworks leveraging machine learning and large language models
• Architect
  cloud-native microservices and APIs
  that integrate seamlessly with observability platforms like
  Datadog, Splunk, Elastic, and New Relic
• Implement
  robust monitoring, observability, and alerting
  solutions across distributed systems
• Collaborate with
  Product and DevOps
  teams to translate customer needs into technical execution
• Continuously optimize system performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness through testing, profiling, and infrastructure tuning
• Mentor engineers, participate in design reviews, and strengthen engineering best practices across the team
• Stay current on emerging
  AI/ML, data, and observability
  technologies to inform innovation and strategy

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years
  of hands-on software engineering experience in distributed systems, data engineering, or ML infrastructure
• Expertise in
  Go, Rust, or Java
  , with a strong grasp of architecture and design principles
• Deep familiarity with
  cloud platforms
  (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and
  container orchestration
  (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Proven success scaling
  streaming or batch data pipelines
  (Kafka, Spark, Flink, or similar frameworks)
• Proficiency in
  SQL and NoSQL
  databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis)
• Experience with
  machine learning frameworks
  (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) and
  MLOps
  practices for production systems
• Knowledge of
  observability and monitoring tools
  (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, OpenTelemetry)
• Solid understanding of
  data formats and standards
  — JSON, Parquet, StatsD, syslog, etc.
• Experience with
  Infrastructure as Code
  (Terraform, CloudFormation) and
  CI/CD
  automation
• Strong analytical and optimization skills, with the ability to balance performance, scalability, and cost
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working cross-functionally
• Bachelor's degree in
  Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  (advanced degree a plus)

Why SentinelOne

• Join a company at the forefront of
  AI-driven cybersecurity
  , solving data problems at unprecedented scale
• Work on
  mission-critical observability infrastructure
  that directly impacts customer efficiency and cost reduction
• Collaborate with a world-class team of engineers, data scientists, and product leaders in a fast-paced, innovation-first environment
• Access to leading-edge
  AI/ML tools and research
  , shaping the next generation of intelligent data processing systems
• Competitive benefits including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
  , and commuter benefits
• Unlimited PTO
  and generous paid holidays
• Gender-neutral parental leave
• Stock purchase program
  and equity incentives
• Wellness programs
  , gym and cell phone reimbursements
• Regular company events
  , happy hours, and team-building sessions

Compensation

This U.S.-based position offers a base salary range of
$128,000 – $176,000 USD
, depending on location and experience. Candidates in certain areas may fall under a slightly adjusted range, which will be shared during the hiring process.

SentinelOne
is proud to be an
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. SentinelOne also participates in the
E-Verify Program
for U.S.-based roles.