About Us
Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.
Role Summary
As a Sr. Software Developer in the Network Security Group, you’ll play a vital role in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of network security products used by hundreds of thousands of customers globally. You’ll work with a cross-functional Agile/Scrum team, and be involved in all aspects of the software development process. You’ll work closely with Product and Development Managers, other developers, and QA Engineers to deliver high-quality security solutions to customers. You’ll contribute to core components of the Sophos Firewall, focusing on the web proxy and supporting systems.
What You Will Do
- Develop reliable, maintainable, and high performance software features, improvements, and bug fixes in the network security domain.
- Contribute to daily stand-ups, story kick-offs, estimations, and retrospectives.
- Conduct and participate in peer code reviews.
- Troubleshoot and resolve customer-reported issues and software defects.
- Collaborate with development, QA, and managers across teams.
- Practice Test Driven Development with a strong emphasis on automated unit, component, and integration testing.
- Explore leadership opportunities based on experience and interest
What You Will Bring
- 5+ years of commercial software development experience.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and at least one of the following: Python, Perl, or Go.
- Experience working with commercial Linux-based products.
- Passion for building secure and scalable network software.
- Working knowledge of networking protocols (e.g. HTTP(S), FTP, TCP/IP).
- Excellent software design, coding, and troubleshooting/debugging skills.
- Solution-oriented approach to development and collaboration.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies is a plus.
- Experience using Test Driven Development practices is a plus.
- Background in developing network security software is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer systems, software engineering, or related field is desirable.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jira and Jenkins is a plus.
In Canada, the base salary for this role ranges from $105,000 to $175,000. In addition to base salary, we offer additional compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
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At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.
What's Great About Sophos?
· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information.
· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
Our Commitment To You
We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.
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