Senior Software Engineer - Tenable One

Who is Tenable?

Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. 44,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 45 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Come be part of our journey!

What makes Tenable such a great place to work?

Ask a member of our team and they’ll answer, “Our people!” We work together to build and innovate best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for our customers; all while creating a culture of belonging, respect, and excellence where we can be our best selves. When you’re part of our #OneTenable team, you can expect to partner with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry, and have the support and resources you need to do work that truly matters. We deliver results that exceed expectations and we win together!

Tenable One is Tenable’s unified Exposure Management platform and the fastest-growing product in an emerging market. It delivers a comprehensive view of cyber risk across the entire modern attack surface—including IT, OT, cloud, applications, and external assets. By integrating multiple modules and capabilities, Tenable One enables organizations to proactively manage and reduce cyber risk by prioritizing vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and threats based on real-world exposure.Tenable One represents the evolution of Tenable’s innovation—combining organic product development with the strategic integration of technologies from key acquisitions made over the years.

Your Role:

• Design, develop, and maintain our complex, scalable, and high-performance platform with a modular design, focusing on clean, efficient, and maintainable code across various technologies.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (PM, QA, SRE) to implement technical solutions aligned with business objectives.

• Provide valuable input on architectural design and actively participate in technical planning to ensure long-term maintainability and compliance with standards.

• Identify and troubleshoot production issues, conduct thorough root cause analysis, and implement effective fixes to guarantee system reliability.

• Actively contribute to code reviews and technical discussions, sharing expertise and fostering a collaborative environment for continuous improvement.

What You’ll Need:

• BSc in Computer Science or a related degree from a recognized institution, or a strong track record in server-side development with advanced technical skills.

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering with a demonstrated ability to work on large-scale projects and solve complex technical problems.

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Kotlin, Java, C++, Go, or equivalent, with the ability to adapt to new tools and technologies.

• Experience with distributed systems, cloud-native architecture (e.g., Kubernetes, microservices), and APIs.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, with knowledge of best practices for deploying and maintaining cloud-based services.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with experience debugging and resolving production issues in complex systems.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload efficiently, while embracing a collaborative team spirit and actively contributing to the team’s technical growth.

• Prior experience working in a cybersecurity company or on security-focused projects is preferred.

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