About the job
About Tenable:
Tenable® is a leader in Exposure Management, empowering over 44,000 organizations worldwide to comprehend and mitigate cyber risk. Our dedicated global workforce supports 65% of the Fortune 500, 45% of the Global 2000, and various large government agencies. Join us on our mission to redefine cybersecurity!
Why Work at Tenable?
Our people are our greatest asset! We collaborate closely to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions for our clients while fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect, and excellence. As part of our #OneTenable team, you’ll work alongside some of the brightest and most passionate professionals in the field, equipped with the support and resources necessary to make a real impact. Together, we achieve extraordinary results!
Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U. S. without sponsorship. We cannot provide sponsorship for work visas at any stage of employment.
Your Role:
Tenable is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our VM Platform team. This team plays a pivotal role in our Tenable One architecture, processing vast amounts of asset data to deliver real-time insights to our clients.
You will focus on constructing and maintaining high-throughput, event-driven pipelines that handle the history of assets and vulnerabilities, ensuring data accuracy and availability in real-time. This role transcends basic CRUD operations; you will design systems capable of managing substantial scales.
To qualify for this position, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- Hybrid: Ability to commute to our Columbia, MD/Northern VA office.
- Hybrid: Ability to commute to our Boston, MA office.
- Remote: Currently residing in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA.
Your Opportunity:
- Contribute to the Future of Exposure Management: Participate in developing the backend of Tenable’s flagship Exposure Management (EM) platform.

