Sr Software Engineer

Job Description

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! Qualys is a leader in the application security space, dedicated to building cutting-edge solutions that protect businesses and individuals from modern-day cybersecurity threats. We are looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer with 4 to 7 years of hands-on experience, expertise in C++ and Java, excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, and a passion for learning new technologies. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable software solutions for the application security domain. Analyze complex issues in application behavior, identify root causes, and provide efficient solutions. Debug software to identify and fix performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and other critical issues. Implement and integrate security features, analyze vulnerabilities, and work towards improving software resilience. Stay updated with the latest security trends, tools, and practices, and adapt quickly to emerging technologies and methodologies. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, and conduct code reviews for team members. Required Skills: Proficiency in C++ with hands-on experience in developing complex applications. 4 to 7 years of professional experience in software development. Strong analytical and logical thinking skills to approach and solve intricate problems efficiently. Expertise in debugging tools and techniques for diagnosing and resolving software issues. Basic understanding of web application security principles, such as crawling, authentication, html, payloads Excellent communication skills to articulate ideas, challenges, and solutions effectively. Eagerness to learn new technologies and tools in the fast-evolving security domain. Preferred Qualifications: Good to have knowledge of Java, JavaScript, Golang. Experience with security tools and practices (e.g., DAST, SAST, or IAST). Familiarity with API security and web application vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10). Understanding of multi-threading, distributed systems, or performance optimization. Exposure to container environments like docker, Kubernetes etc. Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for quick prototyping and automation.