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.