Software Senior Engineer
BarracudaReading, England, United Kingdom
Added 18 Aug · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2134 (94% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and Barracuda is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Come join our passionate team! Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. Our platform protects email, data, applications, and networks with innovative solutions, and a managed XDR service, to strengthen cyber resilience. Hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide trust us to protect and support them with solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use.
We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. Barracuda Networks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and equitable compensation regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
Envision Yourself At Barracuda
Barracuda Networks is seeking a talented individual to join us as a Software Senior Engineer (Intermediate or Senior level) to work on our Zero Trust products and cloud services. The individual will become a member tasked with the development of innovative solutions to protect endpoints from emerging web-based threats. Primary responsibilities will include the creation of a cloud policy enforcement engine, integration with other data plane services and network troubleshooting.
What You’ll Be Working On
We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. Barracuda Networks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and equitable compensation regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
Envision Yourself At Barracuda
Barracuda Networks is seeking a talented individual to join us as a Software Senior Engineer (Intermediate or Senior level) to work on our Zero Trust products and cloud services. The individual will become a member tasked with the development of innovative solutions to protect endpoints from emerging web-based threats. Primary responsibilities will include the creation of a cloud policy enforcement engine, integration with other data plane services and network troubleshooting.
What You’ll Be Working On
- Design and implement core components of Barracuda’s Zero Trust platform
- Build and enhance a cloud-native policy enforcement engine
- Integrate services across distributed data plane and security systems
- Analyze and improve system performance, scalability, and reliability
- Troubleshoot networking and system-level issues in production environments
- Collaborate with engineers, technical leads, and cross-functional teams
- Lead design initiatives and drive architectural decisions
- Mentor and guide junior engineers
- Programming: GoLang, Rust, TypeScript, and/or C/C++
- Networking: TCP, HTTP/HTTPS
- Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
- Data formats: JSON, XML, ProtoBuf
- Tooling: Git, CMake, Conan, Cargo
- Debugging: GDB, LLDB
Intermediate Software Engineer (3–5 years)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Strong programming skills
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/HTTP/HTTPS, TLS basics)
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Advanced proficiency in Go, Rust, or C/C++ with strong system design skills
- Deep understanding of Layer 4–7 protocols and secure networking concepts
- Experience building and operating scalable, cloud-native systems
- Proven ability to design, optimize, and refactor complex systems
- Strong mentorship and cross-team collaboration skills
- Experience with Windows or macOS systems programming
- Background in security products, Zero Trust, or network security
- Familiarity with performance tuning and low-level system debugging
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.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Barracuda, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2134 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~343k in sampleP25 £42kP75 £76k
£33kmedian £57kgoing rate £55k£103k
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Barracuda holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.