Staff Software Engineer

Summary

Architect and build scalable distributed systems for an OT/IoT cybersecurity platform, leading cross-team initiatives and mentoring engineers.

Location: Mendrisio, Ticino, Switzerland

Architect and deliver scalable distributed platform features for OT/IoT cybersecurity at large scale.

Lead the design and evolution of distributed systems that power our OT/IoT cybersecurity platform
Drive architecture decisions with a long‑term perspective on scalability, performance, and maintainability
Own cross‑team initiatives, aligning engineering efforts with product and business priorities
Identify and systematically reduce technical debt, improving system reliability and developer productivity
Act as a technical multiplier, mentoring engineers and raising the bar on design, code quality, and operational excellence
Define and champion best practices in software design, testing, and observability
Collaborate closely with Product, SRE, and Security teams to deliver end‑to‑end solutions
Influence and improve engineering processes, ensuring effective delivery in a fast‑paced agile environment
Take ownership of mission‑critical features and services, from concept through production and beyond
Embody Nozomi Networks' cultural pillars, promoting transparency, trust, and accountability

Extensive experience designing and building large‑scale distributed systems in production environments
Strong expertise in at least one core language: Golang, C++, or Ruby
Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript and React is a plus
Proven track record of technical leadership beyond team boundaries
Deep understanding of system design, algorithms, and data structures
Experience with modern backend architectures, APIs, and service‑oriented systems
Solid background in automated testing strategies (TDD, BDD, integration testing)
Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and data modeling is a plus
Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, UDP, etc.) is highly valuable
Experience working in Agile environments with cross‑functional collaboration
Ability to operate in high‑trust, high‑confidentiality environments

Successful candidates will be subjected to background verification checks.