Staff Software Engineer – Core Ingest

Sumo Logic is seeking a Staff Software Engineer – Core Ingest to lead the design and development of high‑scale data processing pipelines in the United States. This senior role focuses on building robust, distributed systems that ingest and manage massive streams of machine log data.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement core ingest services that handle petabyte‑scale, real‑time log streams.
• Lead a team of engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and mentorship.
• Collaborate with product, data science, and site reliability teams to define requirements and delivery timelines.
• Drive performance optimization, reliability, and scalability improvements across the ingest stack.
• Establish best practices for testing, monitoring, and incident response in distributed environments.
• Contribute to the open‑source community and internal tooling to advance Sumo Logic’s technology platform.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in senior or staff‑level roles.
• Strong expertise in distributed systems, streaming architectures, and large‑scale data ingestion.
• Proficiency in languages such as Go, Java, or C++ and experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Deep understanding of networking, storage, and performance tuning for high‑throughput workloads.
• Proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering complex, production‑grade services.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and micro‑service ecosystems.
• Familiarity with observability tools, metrics, and logging frameworks.
• Background in security, data privacy, and compliance for large data pipelines.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary ranges from $191,000 to $224,000, plus equity, comprehensive health plans, flexible work options, and continuous learning opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Staff Software Engineer – Core Ingest do at Sumo Logic?

They design and lead the development of distributed systems that ingest, process, and store massive streams of machine log data, while mentoring engineering teams.

What experience is required for this role?

At least 10 years of software engineering experience, with strong expertise in distributed systems, streaming architectures, and leadership in senior technical roles.

What is the salary range for this position?

The base salary ranges from $191,000 to $224,000, plus equity and comprehensive benefits.