Software Engineer

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

Qualys is a leader in the application security space, dedicated to developing innovative solutions that protect organizations and individuals from modern cybersecurity threats. We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer with 2 to 5 years of experience, solid programming skills in C++, and a strong interest in application security and modern development practices.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scalable, reliable software for security-focused applications.
• Investigate and troubleshoot software issues such as performance bottlenecks or functional bugs.
• Contribute to the implementation of features and enhance the resilience of existing solutions.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies in software and application security.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in peer code reviews to uphold high standards.
  
  
  

Required Skills:

• Strong programming skills in C++.
• 2 to 5 years of hands-on software development experience.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Familiarity with debugging techniques and tools.
• Understanding of basic web application security concepts (e.g., authentication, HTML, payloads).
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic technology landscape.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to Java, JavaScript, or Golang.
• Basic knowledge of security tools or practices (e.g., DAST, SAST).
• Awareness of common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and API security.
• Familiarity with multi-threading or performance optimization techniques.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or container-based environments.
• Scripting skills in Python or Bash for automation or prototyping.