Software Engineer – CTO Office

Come join the organization that is redefining security for the AI era. As one of the fastest-growing startups ever, we enable teams to secure cloud and AI applications by connecting code, cloud, and runtime into a single shared context. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent. Not to mention, we're now powered by Google, meaning we offer our customers an AI-powered platform that harnesses Google’s Threat Intelligence and Security Operations to better detect, prevent, and respond to threats across all environments, allowing for further innovation.

Our Wizards from all over the globe work together to protect the infrastructure of our customers, including over 65% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re honored to be a leading player in a massive and growing market, and we continue to look for exceptional Wizards who are eager to make a significant impact on our team. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our momentous growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow even the best companies to move faster, all while having some fun!

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, with strong proficiency in Python (or deep backend experience in Go/Java/C++).
• Experience with cloud-based development (AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, and cloud environment architecture).
• Experience delivering real-world impact on products affecting customers.
• The ability to learn independently, to be self-driven and goal-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with microservices-based architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD and cloud infra tools - Terraform, CircleCI, GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and threat research domains (e.g., detection engineering, vulnerability research, or malware analysis).
• Deep knowledge of OS internals (Windows/Linux) and networking.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

About The Job

We’re looking for a talented Software Engineer to join our Threat Research team under the CTO Office. In this role, you will be the engineering powerhouse of the research group, collaborating closely with security researchers to design and build cloud-native detection engines, automated platforms, and research infrastructure at massive scale.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable, cloud-native detection engines and backend services to process security telemetry across massive cloud workloads.
• Collaborate closely with security researchers to take raw attack concepts and POCs from ideation to production-ready systems.
• Build and expand research platforms, testing frameworks, and automation pipelines that empower the team to test, validate, and deploy detection logic safely and rapidly.
• Analyze, debug, and resolve problems across test, staging, and production environments, moving fast with a strong bias towards action.
• Drive engineering best practices, code quality, and security policies to ensure high reliability and performance at scale.
• Work with customers in response to requests and questions when needed.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

Wiz is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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