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Staff Software Engineer

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In-Office
Tacoma, WA
130K-185K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Tacoma, WA
130K-185K Annually
Senior level
The Staff Software Engineer will architect and build distributed systems focusing on cloud security. Responsibilities include developing scalable networking services, leading design reviews, and mentoring engineers.
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At Infoblox, every breakthrough begins with a bold “what if.”
What if your ideas could ignite global innovation?
What if your curiosity could redefine the future?

We invite you to step into the next exciting chapter of your career journey. Bring your creativity, drive, your daring spirit, and feel what it’s like to thrive on a team big enough to make an impact, yet small enough to make a difference. Our cloud-first networking and security solutions already protect 70% of the Fortune 500, and we’re looking for creative thinkers ready to push that influence even further. Join us and discover how far your bold “what if” can take the world, your community, and your career.

Here, how we empower our people is extraordinary: Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2025, Great Place to Work-Certified in five countries, and Cigna Healthy Workforce honors three years running — and what we build is world-class: recognized as CybersecAsia’s Best in Critical Infrastructure 2024  evidence that when first-class technology meets empowered talent, remarkable careers take shape. So, what if the next big idea, and the next great career story, comes from you? Become the force that turns every “what if” into “what’s next”.

In a world where you can be anything, Be Infoblox.

Staff Software Engineer

We have an opportunity for a Staff Software Engineer to join our Advanced Engineering team in Burnaby, BC or Tacoma, WA reporting to the Senior Manager of Engineering. This team is focused on building a next-generation Network Security platform and this is a greenfield initiative where you’ll help define the architecture, drive innovation, and build secure, scalable systems that bridge networking and security in the cloud.  You’ll work closely with a world-class team of engineers and product leaders to deliver high-performance, policy-driven access and connectivity solutions 

Be a Contributor — What You’ll Do

  • Architect and build distributed systems and microservices using Golang and Kubernetes
  • Design and implement cloud networking components, including IPSec tunnels, cloud VPNs, and secure overlay networks
  • Develop scalable, secure networking services for hybrid and multi-cloud environments
  • Collaborate with product and platform teams to define and deliver SASE-adjacent capabilities such as identity-aware access, policy enforcement, and edge security
  • Integrate with cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) to enable dynamic, policy-driven connectivity
  • Lead technical design reviews, mentor engineers, and drive engineering excellence
  • Contribute to the evolution of our CI/CD pipelines and observability stack

Be Prepared — What You Bring

  • 12+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong background in cloud networking, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures
  • Deep expertise in Golang, Kubernetes, and microservices
  • Strong hands-on experience with network protocols and secure communication (e.g., TCP/IP, TLS/SSL, VPNs, tunneling protocols, or similar)
  • Past project experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable: 
    • High-performance packet processing or data plane development (VPP, DPDK, or similar frameworks)
    • Network virtualization and software-defined networking (OVS, network overlays, or equivalent)
    • Linux kernel networking, eBPF for observability/security/traffic control, or low-level network programming
    • Container networking solutions (Cilium, Calico, Flannel, or Kubernetes CNI implementations)
    • Network security implementations (firewalls, NAT, routing, or security protocols)
  • Experience with network security, zero trust architectures, or SASE platforms is highly desirable
  • Familiarity with service mesh technologies like Envoy, Istio, or Linkerd is a highly desirable
  • Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and infrastructure-as-code is highly desirable
  •  Exposure to or interest in agentic AI systems—particularly in how autonomous agents can enhance observability, policy enforcement, or adaptive security in distributed environments is highly desirable
  • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related is required
  • Soft skills that set you apart: 
    • A strong sense of ownership and accountability
    • Natural curiosity and a drive to explore emerging technologies
    • A team-first mindset with excellent collaboration and communication skills
    • An eye for quality and a passion for building robust, maintainable systems
    • Attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement

Be Successful — Your Path

First 90 Days: Immerse in our culture, connect with mentors (Blox Buddies), and map the systems and meet with key stakeholders that rely on your work. Discuss and create short/long term goals.

Six Months: You will gain expertise in GoLang/Python, cloud technologies, and microservices, while improving project efficiency

One Year: You will contribute to infrastructure and design, lead projects, and gain expertise in Docker and Kubernetes

Belong— Your Community

Our culture thrives on inclusion, rewarding the bold ideas, curiosity, and creativity that move us forward. In a community where every voice counts, continuous learning is the norm. So, whether you code, create, sell, or care for customers, you’ll grow and belong here. 

Be Rewarded — Benefits That Help You Grow, Thrive, Belong

  • Comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and flexible work options
  • Learning opportunities, career-mobility programs, and leadership workshops
  • Sixteen paid volunteer hours each year, global employee resource groups, and a “No Jerks” policy that keeps collaboration healthy
  • Modern offices with EV charging, healthy snacks (and the occasional cupcake), plus hackathons, game nights, and culture celebrations
  • Charitable Giving Program supported by Company Match
  • We practice pay transparency and reward performance. Offers reflect role location, internal equity, experience, skills, education, and certifications. Base salary for this position in Burnaby: $129,900 - $185,000 

Ready to Be the Difference?

Infoblox is an Affirmative Action and 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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