Go Software Engineer - Hubble

Isovalent is the company founded by the creators of Cilium and eBPF. Isovalent builds open-source software and enterprise solutions solving networking, security, and observability needs for modern cloud native infrastructure. The flagship technology, Cilium, is the choice of leading global organizations, including Adobe, AWS, Capital One, Datadog, GitLab, Google, and many more.

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The community you will join:

The Cilium team is a distributed group of subject matter experts in Kubernetes, Cloud Native technologies, networking, eBPF and Linux Kernel development.

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About this role:

We are looking for a Go engineer to work on Hubble, our network and security observability and analytics platform. You’ll be working on all Hubble related projects, the open source part as well as the Isovalent enterprise offering which notably comprises Hubble Timescape, an observability and analytics platform to store and query observability data that Cilium and Tetragon generate.

A typical day:

• Develop high-quality Go code for the Hubble open source projects while following open source development principles and best practices.
• Active participation in the open-source community.
• Develop high-quality Go code for Isovalent’s network and security observability platform, including our in-house analytics solution.
• Possibility to speak at public conferences about achievements (if desired).

Your Expertise:

• Computer Science degree, or equivalent experience.
• Ample experience with Go.
• Desire to write high quality and efficient code.
• Some experience with Kubernetes, Cloud Native workloads and/or distributed systems.
• Knowledge of SQL (we use ClickHouse) and query optimization for large datasets is a plus.
• Knowledge about Linux systems design, security and/or networking, Linux kernel knowledge is a plus.
• Experience designing and implementing APIs is a plus.
• A public track record of open source code commits is a plus.
• Experience in public speaking at technical open source conferences is a plus.

Why should you join us:

At Isovalent, our continuous endeavor is to create an environment where our Isonauts can embrace their authentic selves. Central to our daily operations is a deep-rooted commitment to mutual respect. We value and honor diverse perspectives, actively listening to one another. As a globally distributed team spanning nine timezones, we embrace the richness that our diverse locations bring.

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At our company, we prioritize the well-being, motivation, focus and creativity of our employees. With these objectives in mind, we have developed comprehensive wellness programs, tailored to their needs. We have cultivated a work environment that fosters a genuine love for what we do, and we believe you will feel the same.

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Our benefits package varies by location and may include pension, 401K, health insurance and more depending on the country of employment. We prioritize company-wide offsites to foster team connection, cross-department collaboration, and time to strengthen our relationships and culture. We offer a Flexible Time Off philosophy, encouraging a minimum number of days per year for rejuvenation. Our Mental Health and Wellbeing program supports individuals in finding their own strategies for work-life balance through activities like mindfulness and yoga, complemented by employee support channels and a monthly stipend. We offer inclusive parental leave and provide competitive compensation packages tailored to each role.

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Isovalent is committed to fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, inclusion and an authentic workspace. We understand that not everyone who applies from a more diverse background will meet all the requirements on day one. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Also, if you have a disability, please let us know if there’s any way we can make the interview process better for you; we’re happy to accommodate!

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Please note that benefits vary by country. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask our Talent Acquisition Partner.

As part of the hiring process, Isovalent may conduct a background check through a 3rd party with an applicant’s consent. Result of any background check will be considered as part of the hiring process, but may not necessarily disqualify a candidate from employment.

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Minimum salary of $140,000 to maximum $220,000.

These pay ranges are intended to cover roles based across the United States. The actual offer depends on various factors including geographic location and review of experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant. Compensation for the candidates outside of the US will vary depending on the local market.

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Location: In this role, you can work remotely from anywhere, with a preference for candidates in the US and Europe time zone.

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