Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform made for a hybrid, multi-cloud world. Leading enterprises use our unified security and observability platform to keep their digital systems secure and reliable. Our customers love our technology, but it's our caring employees that make Splunk stand out as an amazing career destination. No matter where in the world or what level of the organization, we approach our work with kindness. So bring your work experience, problem-solving skills and talent, of course, but also bring your joy, your passion and all the things that make you, you. Come help organizations be their best, while you reach new heights with a team that has your back.
Role Summary We are seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to join our API Management team in Enterprise Security, where you will be focused on building, improving, and maintaining scalable and high-performance APIs that are critical to Splunk's security product. You will be responsible for designing and developing APIs that connect various systems, enable efficient data exchange, and provide seamless integration for our cloud-based and on-premises solutions.
This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams to design cutting-edge API solutions that meet customer needs, ensuring a seamless experience for users and a robust foundation for developers.
What you'll get to do - Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance APIs for Splunk's products and services, enabling seamless integration and data flow across systems.
- Collaborate closely with product management, architecture, and engineering teams to define API requirements and ensure alignment with business goals and user needs.
- Build API services that can scale to support large customer deployments, ensuring high availability, low latency, and security in both cloud and on-premises environments.
- Implement API governance, versioning, and documentation best practices, ensuring that APIs are easy to use, maintain, and extend.
- Focus on continuous improvement by identifying performance bottlenecks, enhancing security, and optimizing the overall API architecture.
- Ensure adherence to high coding standards and best practices, including proper unit testing, automated integration testing, and continuous delivery processes.
- Support and troubleshoot issues related to APIs, working closely with both internal teams and external partners to resolve problems efficiently.
- Drive innovation in API technologies and solutions, keeping up with emerging trends and applying them where appropriate to improve the user experience and system performance.
Must-have Qualifications - 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
- Experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs, including authentication, security, and optimization.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and how APIs integrate with cloud-based solutions.
- Experience with API management tools such as Kong, Apigee, or similar platforms.
- Expertise in programming languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or Go, with an understanding of backend architecture and distributed systems.
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or similar for automating builds and deployments.
Nice-to-have Qualifications We've taken special care to separate the must-have qualifications from the nice-to-haves. "Nice-to-have" means just that: Nice. To. Have. So, don't worry if you can't check off every box. We're not hiring a list of bullet points-we're interested in the whole you.
- Experience with microservices architecture and event-driven design.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with performance monitoring and API analytics tools.
- Passion for building high-quality, secure, and reliable API solutions that scale.
Splunk is an Equal Opportunity Employer Splunk, a Cisco company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
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Base Pay Range SF Bay Area, Seattle Metro, and New York City Metro Area
Base Pay Range: $174 350.00 per year
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Washington (excludes Seattle Metro), Washington DC Metro, and Massachusetts
Base Pay Range: $157 315.00 per year
All other cities and states excluding California, Washington, Massachusetts, New York City Metro Area and Washington DC Metro Area.
Base Pay Range: $139 280.00 per year
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 competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off and much more. Learn more about our next-level benefits at .