Job Description

Tenable is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Nessus Engines product team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining the Nessus vulnerability scanner, a core product in Tenable's network security line. The engineer will contribute to a world-class product used by enterprises, consultants, and individuals to manage cybersecurity risk.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and code new features
• Promote clear software design and best practices
• Develop and maintain production quality products
• Drive innovation in processes, tools, and technologies
• Coach and mentor mid-level and junior staff
• Work cross-functionally with developers, designers, and product owners

Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of software development experience in C and C++
• Experience in custom scripting language or compiler development preferred
• Strong experience in core libraries, multi-threading, and network programming
• Experience with network security systems is a plus
• Agile team experience
• Ability to document designs and specifications
• Knowledge of cross-platform development
• Understanding of design patterns and data structures

Benefits

• No benefits