Job Description

Our Purpose

At SentinelOne, we are driven by a clear purpose: to give the advantage to those who secure our future. As AI reshapes how organizations build, operate, and innovate, the responsibility to protect them becomes more critical than ever. When you join SentinelOne, your work helps protect global enterprises, critical infrastructure, and the technologies shaping tomorrow. If you are motivated by meaningful challenges and want your impact to be real, measurable, and global, you will find purpose here.

About Us

SentinelOne is a company at the intersection of AI and security, pioneering a new operating model for cybersecurity. Our AI-native platform unifies protection across endpoint, cloud, identity, data, and AI systems to deliver autonomous detection and response with clarity and speed. By combining real-time analytics, intelligent automation, and a unified data foundation, we reduce noise, simplify complexity, and empower security teams to focus on what truly matters.

Our teams are builders, problem-solvers, and innovators committed to shaping the future of security. If you are excited to solve hard problems alongside talented, mission-driven people, we invite you to help us build a safer future for humanity.

What Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for people who are relentlessly curious and committed to continuous learning. AI is reshaping every function across our business, and we enable every team member, regardless of role or level, to build fluency in AI tools and concepts. Those who thrive here actively seek out new solutions, experiment thoughtfully, and apply what they learn to drive better, faster, smarter outcomes.

What are we looking for?

SentinelOne is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Observo AI team in India, our cutting-edge AI-driven data pipeline optimization platform. This role will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-performance systems that process massive volumes of telemetry data while reducing costs and improving insights for enterprise customers.

We're looking for someone who errs on the side of simplicity, who has a passion for craftsmanship in code, and who believes deeply in the value of testing. You should be the kind of engineer who writes tests even when nobody is watching—because you understand that quality matters. We value engineers who enjoy performance tuning, extracting the last ounce of efficiency from systems, and who are excited about working with databases, distributed systems, and open source technologies.

This role is part of the Observo AI engineering organization and offers the opportunity to work on innovative technology that directly impacts enterprise data management at scale. This is a hybrid role with 3 days in our Bengaluru office.

What Will You Do?

• Develop and maintain scalable data processing pipelines that handle large volumes of telemetry data (logs, metrics, traces)
• Build and enhance ML-driven data routing, filtering, and transformation components to optimize customer data volumes while preserving critical insights
• Implement real-time analytics and monitoring features using modern software engineering practices
• Work with cloud-native microservices and APIs that integrate with major observability platforms (Splunk, Elastic, Datadog, New Relic)
• Contribute to monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions for distributed systems
• Write comprehensive tests for all code changes, ensuring reliability and maintainability
• Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and collaborative development practices
• Collaborate with senior engineers, Product, and DevOps teams to deliver customer-focused solutions
• Conduct performance and scale testing to optimize system efficiency
• Learn and apply emerging technologies in AI/ML, data engineering, and observability
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team

What Skills and Knowledge Should You Bring?

• 3+ years of software engineering experience with focus on backend development, distributed systems, or data processing
• Demonstrated commitment to code quality and testing practices throughout your career
• Experience that shows you care about the craft of software engineering
• Strong proficiency in Go, Java, Python, or similar programming languages with understanding of software engineering best practices
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with data processing frameworks such as Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, or streaming technologies
• Basic understanding of database technologies including SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) systems
• Understanding of data formats and protocols commonly used in enterprise systems (JSON, REST APIs, message queues)
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD practices
• Strong belief in testing—you write tests even when you have the freedom to skip them
• Bias toward simplicity and maintainability in software design
• Interest in performance and scale testing; you enjoy tuning systems for maximum efficiency
• Passion for craftsmanship in code quality and attention to detail
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Good communication skills with ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Experience with or interest in pair programming and extreme programming practices
• Fluency in English with good written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn from senior engineers and contribute to team success
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field from a recognized institution
• Exposure to functional programming languages (Haskell, Scala, Elixir, OCaml, F#)
• Exposure to systems programming languages (Rust, C++, C)
• Contributor to open source projects, particularly in databases, distributed systems, or observability
• Experience with machine learning concepts and frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack
• Personal projects demonstrating passion for databases, distributed systems, or performance optimization

Why Us?

You will be joining a cutting-edge company, where you will tackle extraordinary challenges and work with the very best in the industry

• Flexible working hours and hybrid/remote work model.
• Flexible Time Off.
• Flexible Paid Sick Days.
• Global gender-neutral Parental Leave (16 weeks, beyond the leave provided by the local laws)
• Generous employee stock plan in the form of RSUs (restricted stock units)
• On top of RSUs, you can benefit from our attractive ESPP (employee stock purchase plan)
• Gym membership/sports gears by Cultfit.
• Wellness Coach app, with 3,000+ on-demand sessions, daily interactive classes, audiobooks, and unlimited private coaching.
• Private medical insurance plan for you and your family.
• Life Insurance covered by S1 (for employees)
• Telemedical app consultation (Practo)
• Global Employee Assistance Program (confidential counseling related to both personal and work life matters)
• High-end MacBook or Windows laptop.
• Home-office-setup allowances (one time) and maintenance allowance.
• Internet allowances.
• Provident Fund and Gratuity (as per govt clause)
• NPS contribution (Employee contribution)
• Half yearly bonus program depending on the individual and company performance.
• Above standard referral bonus as per policy.
• Udemy Business platform for Hard/Soft skills Training & Support for your further educational activities/trainings
• Sodexo food coupons.

SentinelOne is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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