Senior Software Engineer - Go Networking
WitnessAI is a fast-growing SaaS startup on a mission to enable enterprises to adopt AI, safely. We're building a product that provides security and governance guardrails for public and private LLMs. We're seeking a skilled Go developer with expertise in network traffic analysis and content extraction. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work with application layer data (HTTP, JSON, etc.)
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-performance Go applications for data processing and analysis
- Build robust content extraction systems that can handle real-time data streams
- Create tools for processing and analyzing application-layer protocol data (JSON, XML, HTML)
- Implement concurrent data processing pipelines using Go's powerful concurrency primitives
- Design extensible plugin based architectures that can adapt to new data formats and protocols
Required Qualifications
5+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years using GoExpert-level proficiency in Go, including Advanced concurrent programming (goroutines, channels, sync package), comprehensive standard library knowledge (encoding, net, bufio, io packages), memory-efficient programming and performance optimizationStrong experience building data extraction systemsExpertise working with structured data formats (JSON, XML, YAML) and text processingUnderstanding of HTTP protocol fundamentals (headers, methods, status codes, request / response flow)Experience with streaming data processing and real-time systemsStrong debugging and troubleshooting skillsExcellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detailStrong communication skills and collaborative mindsetPreferred Qualifications
Knowledge of additional markup and data formats (Protocol Buffers, MessagePack, CBOR)Familiarity with network programming concepts (TCP / IP basics, packet structure)Experience with performance profiling and optimization in GoKnowledge of TLS / SSL fundamentalsExperience with streaming protocols (WebSockets, gRPC, HTTP / 2)Familiarity with cloud-native technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)Background in compiler design or language parsingExperience with network packet analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump)Understanding of security protocols and encrypted data handlingBenefits
Hybrid work environmentCompetitive salary.Health, dental, and vision insurance.401(k) plan.Opportunities for professional development and growth.Generous vacation policy.Salary range
$150,000-$200,000 (The exact salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s location, qualifications, experience, and relevant skills.)
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