Senior Software Engineer – Java

SentinelOne

. Design and build reliable, performant, and secure distributed backend services, primarily in Java .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $132,000 - $182,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and building reliable distributed backend services using Java, Python, and Go, with a strong focus on optimizing system performance and troubleshooting. Proficient in cloud infrastructure and containerization technologies, ensuring effective operation of complex systems.

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Java ProficiencyDistributed Systems ExperienceCloud Infrastructure FluencyContainerization SkillsCI/CD Pipeline Familiarity

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Hard Skills

JavaPythonGoDistributed SystemsData Pipeline AnalysisCode ReviewRoot-Cause AnalysisReadable Code WritingCloud Data StoresPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborative Working StyleConstructive Feedback

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesHelmAWSGCPJenkinsGitHub ActionsS3DynamoDBRedis

Industry Keywords

E-Verify ProgramTechnical Design DiscussionsOn-Call RotationsPreventative ImprovementsSentinelOne

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsDockerDynamoDBGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJenkinsKubernetesPythonRDBMSRedisGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and build reliable, performant, and secure distributed backend services, primarily in Java
Use Python, Go, and other technologies as needed
Analyze data pipelines and troubleshoot distributed systems
Optimize latency and improve system failure modes
Contribute to technical design discussions and shape product direction
Review teammates’ code and participate in rigorous code review
Participate in on-call rotations
Investigate production issues, write root-cause analyses, and implement preventative improvements
Keep technical knowledge current and share new technologies, patterns, and tools
Build and operate systems powering SentinelOne’s dashboard, visualization layer, and Singularity Data Lake integrations

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of engineering experience with a solid computer science foundation
Strong Java proficiency with 3–5 years of hands-on experience
Comfort reading and writing Python
Real experience building and operating distributed systems in production
Fluency with containerization and cloud infrastructure, including Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, AWS or GCP
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, including Jenkins or GitHub Actions
Familiarity with cloud data stores, including S3, DynamoDB, Redis, and RDBMS
Polyglot mindset and ability to pick up new languages and technologies quickly
Ability to write concise, readable, maintainable code
Strong communication instincts, including asking questions early, surfacing concerns, and giving constructive feedback
Collaborative, low-ego working style
U.S. work authorization context: SentinelOne participates in the E-Verify Program for all U.S.-based roles

Benefits

Comp & perks

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Flexible time off
Paid company holidays and paid sick time
Gender-neutral parental leave
Grandparent leave
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Life and disability insurance
Health and dependent care FSA
Voluntary benefits (hospital, accident, critical illness)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
ARAG pre-paid legal
Nationwide pet insurance
Cancer Care program
Global business travel medical insurance
Home office allowance
Mobile phone reimbursement
Wellness coach
Wellness/gym reimbursement
Fertility coverage
Adoption & surrogacy reimbursement