Req ID: 26-443
Come Join Our Passionate Team! At Barracuda, we make the world a safer place. We believe every business deserves access to cloud-enabled, enterprise-grade security solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use. We protect email, networks, data, and applications with innovative solutions that grow and adapt with our customers’ journey. More than 200,000 organizations worldwide trust Barracuda to protect them — in ways they may not even know they are at risk — so they can focus on taking their business to the next level.
We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. Barracuda Networks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and equitable compensation regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
Envision yourself at Barracuda
We at Barracuda are at the forefront of protecting our customers from email-borne threats and data leaks. We are a passionate team of engineers building the next generation of innovative cloud connected email security appliances. We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate developer to join our cross functional Agile team.
As a Staff Engineer you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud-based email security products. You will be working closely with product managers, customers, and developers to design, develop, test, and deliver new and innovative features in a continuous delivery model. So, if you've got what it takes to excel in this role, we would like to talk to you!
Tech Stack:
- Email Security & Messaging Protocols (Core): Deep expertise in SMTP, POP, IMAP, TLS, DKIM, SPF, DMARC, and related security standards
- Email Threat Protection: Familiarity with anti-spam, anti-phishing, malware filtering, encryption, and secure email gateways
- Cloud Platforms: AWS (primary), Azure(working knowledge)
- CI/CD & Infrastructure as Code: GitHub/GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Terraform, CloudFormation
- Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (AKS, EKS), ECS
- Programming Expertise: Strong in Python and Java; familiarity with Perl and exposure to GoLang or similar modern languages
- Monitoring & Observability: CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana (others like Kibana/New Relic are a bonus)
- Data Storage: AWS S3, DynamoDB, MySQL; familiarity with NoSQL (MongoDB) and ElasticSearch
- Messaging & Streaming: Kafka, AWS SQS/SNS
- Caching: Redis
- Identity & Access Management: LDAP, MS AD, Okta
- Operating Systems: Strong knowledge across Unix, CentOS, and related environments
What you’ll be working on:
- Lead the design and implementation of complex, cloud-native software solutions using AWS, Python, Java, and modern DevOps practices
- Architect and integrate scalable AI-driven features leveraging LLMs, RAG systems, and evaluation frameworks
- Build frameworks and libraries to accelerate engineering transformation across the organization
- Drive CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation for reliable, high-velocity delivery
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Ensure system performance, scalability, and reliability through proactive optimization
- Provide technical leadership: mentor engineers, enforce best practices, and conduct code reviews
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across distributed systems
- Maintain clear technical documentation for architecture and design
What you bring to the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 12+ years of software development experience, including leadership roles
- Proven expertise in AWS cloud technologies (EKS, ECS, Managed Services), Python, and Java
- Strong background in DevOps practices: CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code
- Solid understanding of Agile methodologies
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams
- Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
- AWS certifications are a plus
What you’ll get from us:
A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experience are valued. Internal mobility – there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda, in addition to equity, in the form of non-qualifying options.
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