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Description Come Join Our Passionate Team! At Barracuda, we make the world a safer place. We believe every business deserves access to cloud-enabled, enterprise-grade security solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use. We protect email, networks, data and applications with innovative solutions that grow and adapt with our customers’ journey. More than 200,000 organizations worldwide trust Barracuda to protect them — in ways they may not even know they are at risk — so they can focus on taking their business to the next level. We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. Barracuda Networks is proud to be an employer that complies with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. Envision yourself at Barracuda We at Barracuda are at the forefront of protecting our customers from email-borne threats and data leaks. We are a passionate team of engineers building the next generation of innovative cloud connected email security appliances. We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate Senior Software Engineer to join our cross functional Agile team. As a Senior Software Engineer you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge on-premises appliance based and cloud-based email security products. You will be working closely with product managers, customers, and developers to design, develop, test, and deliver new and innovative features in a continuous delivery model. So, if you've got what it takes to excel in this role, we would like to talk to you! Tech Stack Programming Languages: PERL,C, C++,Golang Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL Tools: CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, GDB, Strace Operating Systems: Linux Protocols: SMTP, DNS, TLS Scripting Languages: Perl, Python, Bash Front-End Technologies: JavaScript, CSS, HTML, AJAX AI/Machine Learning: Large Language Models (LLMs), AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic), Prompt Engineering, LangChain, or similar frameworks What You’ll Be Working On Designing, developing, and optimizing robust backend systems using C/C++/PERL and other languages, focusing on scalability, maintainability, and performance. Guiding and mentoring junior developers, enforcing best practices, and promoting technical excellence within the team. Collaborating with product managers, customers, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into cutting-edge solutions. Conducting thorough code reviews, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring adherence to high coding standards. Staying ahead of industry trends and technologies, influencing architectural decisions and technology roadmaps. Contributing to a supportive and inclusive team culture that values diverse perspectives and fosters creativity. Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities into our systems to drive automation, intelligent threat detection, and advanced product features. What You Bring To The Role Experience: 3 to 5+ years in software development in PERL/C/C++ Database Proficiency: Strong knowledge of SQL databases, particularly PostgreSQL and MySQL, including optimization techniques. DevOps and CI/CD: Experience with continuous integration and deployment pipelines, and version control systems like GitHub. Debugging Skills: Proficiency in debugging and troubleshooting using tools such as GDB, and Strace. System Knowledge: Familiarity with Linux operating systems and networking protocols (e.g., SMTP, DNS, TLS). Development Practices: Understanding of Agile methodologies and the software development lifecycle. Additional Skills: Knowledge of front-end technologies (JavaScript, CSS, HTML, AJAX) is advantageous. Experience in email security, cloud-connected appliances, or network security is beneficial. Familiarity with scripting languages like Perl, Python, or Bash. Familiarity with Golang is a plus AI Integration: Proven experience integrating AI/ML technologies into production environments, including working with LLMs, crafting effective prompts, or utilizing AI APIs to solve complex engineering problems. What You’ll Get From Us A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experience are valued. Internal mobility – there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda. In addition, you will receive equity, in the form of non-qualifying options.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.