Halcyon’s goal is to deliver an anti-ransomware solution that breaks new ground as to what a security product can deliver. Aligned with this goal, Halcyon is looking for an experienced Senior Agent Engineer to contribute to the development of our Windows and Linux agents. Our agent is the main endpoint communications hub and analysis engine that is used to help ensure our customers are protected from the threat of ransomware. If you’re passionate about security and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities: Develop Cross-Platform Agent Core: Write multi-platform code in Rust that transforms messages, processes data, communicates over IPC channels, and interfaces with components written in different languages including Web API integration. Design Agent Functionality: Handle core agent operations including data processing pipelines, inter-component communication, and system integration for endpoint agents across Windows and Linux platforms. Cross-Platform Code Contribution: Work with multi-platform logic in Rust while ensuring compatibility and optimal performance across different operating systems and architectures. Debugging & Optimization: Use logs, debuggers, and profiling tools to analyze performance, diagnose issues, and ensure correct behavior across all supported platforms. Test & Maintain Code Quality: Write unit and integration tests for your code, adhering to consistent coding style guidelines and overall product architecture. Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively with other developers and teams to ensure the component integrates well within the overall product architecture and maintains interoperability across platforms. Skills and Qualifications: Ability to develop high-quality code in Rust (We use Rust, prior experience in preferred but not required. Experience with C and C++ will also translate well) Experience with macOS, Linux, and/or Windows APIs Knowledge and experience with the following Rust crates: threading, async, tokio Strong verbal and written communication skills Bonus Skills and Qualifications: Familiarity with SQL Knowledge of additional languages (Python, C, and C++) Knowledge of the Linux, macOS, or Windows kernel Experience with system-level programming and OS internals Knowledge of endpoint security concepts and threat detection Benefits:Halcyon offers the following benefits to eligible employees:
Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents.
401k plan with a generous employer contribution.
Short and long-term disability coverage, basic life and AD&D insurance plans.
Medical and dependent care FSA options.
Flexible PTO policy.
Parental leave.
Generous equity offering.
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
Base Salary Range: $160,000- $220,000
Bonus Range: 10%