Software Engineer - Python (30101)

Join us as we pursue our exciting new vision to make machine data accessible, usable and valuable to everyone. We are a company filled with people who are passionate about our product and seek to deliver the best experience for our customers. At Splunk, we’re committed to our work, customers, having fun and most importantly to each other’s success. Learn more about Splunk careers and how you can become a part of our journey!

Role:

This role is for the Mission Control team in Splunk Enterprise Security which is an analytics-driven SIEM that solves a wide range of security analytics and security operations use cases like incident triaging, incident investigations, incident response etc. You will participate and work on both frontend and backend features on cloud and on-prem platforms. You will deliver these features to meet the ever-increasing scalability, performance, and security requirements. You will interact with Product Management, Customers to craft the roadmap and build solutions which help customers supervise, detect and protect against ever growing cyber threats.

Working directly with customers is one of our core values. In this role, you'll be able to meet customers as they share their experiences, get a first-person view of the state of the art Security Operations Centers, to define and craft new products that streamline analysts' investigations. We have a lean process that focuses on empowering our engineers. As a Software Engineer, you will be contributing to delivering top quality Splunk's security products, taking ownership of the design, implementation and quality of services you deliver. You will help drive process improvements and collaborate effectively with fast paced multi-functional teams to solve problems and implement new solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Gain a good understanding of our product architecture, usage patterns, and real-world deployment scenarios to develop solutions that will bring value to our customers
• Collaborate with other team members to craft and build durable solutions, keeping scalability and performance considerations as a high priority
• Help identify and develop ways to improve the team's productivity and efficiency by expanding our existing tools and processes
• Keep product quality top of mind with automated testing
• Become well-versed in Splunk's core technologies as they apply to application development
• Be part of the on-call shift team, up to 20% of time

Requirements:

• 2+ years of relevant industry experience
• Proficiency in Python
• Familiarity with development of RESTful services is a plus
• Good understanding of databases (relational or non-relational) is a plus
• Familiarity with backend application development frameworks such as Django
• An understanding of test-driven development (TDD) will be an advantage
• Experience with an agile software development model

Splunk provides flexibility and choice in the working arrangement for most roles, including remote and/or in-office roles. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location as set out above, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for incentive compensation and may be eligible for equity or long-term cash awards.

Benefits are an important part of Splunk's Total Rewards package. This role is eligible for a comprehensive, competitive benefits package which may include healthcare and retirement plans, paid time off, wellbeing expense reimbursement, and much more! Learn more about our next-level benefits at https://splunkbenefits.com.

Splunk is an Equal Opportunity Employer: At Splunk, we believe creating a culture of belonging isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s also the smart thing. We prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to ensure our employees are supported to bring their best, most authentic selves to work where they can thrive. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.  

Benefits are an important part of Splunk's Total Rewards package. This role is eligible for a comprehensive, competitive benefits package which may include healthcare and retirement plans, paid time off, wellbeing expense reimbursement, and much more! Learn more about our next-level benefits at https://splunkbenefits.com.