About Sysdig
What is Sysdig?
Sysdig is a cloud security company on a clear mission: "to help organizations secure innovation in the cloud, the right way." Founded in 2013 by Loris Degioanni — who had previously co-created Wireshark, the open-source network analyzer used by millions — Sysdig was born in open source. It began as the first tool for deep, system-call-level introspection into containers, then grew into a platform and a movement. In 2016 the company created Falco, "the first and only runtime security project accepted by the CNCF," now an industry standard for cloud threat detection. Today Sysdig leads the cloud security market with a CNAPP (Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform) powered by runtime insights, open innovation, and agentic AI. Its technology is "trusted by over 60% of the Fortune 500," giving security and development teams the real-time clarity to move fast and defend what matters most.
Where will I work?
Sysdig is "headquartered in San Francisco, with offices across the Americas and Europe," and its teams "span the globe." The company describes itself as a "connected workforce" that prioritizes in-office collaboration while offering "remote flexibility based on business needs." In practice, "while many team members work remotely, most new roles are office-based to support connection and collaboration," so expect a hybrid setup with a strong emphasis on getting teams together. Roles are genuinely global, with current openings spanning the United States, Costa Rica, Serbia, and Japan.
What is the Sysdig team like?
The team is affectionately known as "Sysdiggers," and Sysdig credits its "rapid global growth" to them. The culture is described as "collaborative, innovative" with a strong belief in "transparency," and its values center on three ideas: "We love our customers and partners, trust in the team, and constantly dig deeper." There's a deliberate team-first mindset — "Alone we are capable. Together we are unstoppable." The company is also "open and connected, strengthened by our diverse ethnic, social, and cultural backgrounds," with a goal of "fostering a culture where every Sysdigger thrives as their authentic selves."
Work-Life Balance
Sysdig treats work-life balance as an evolving commitment: "We have an ongoing dialogue and continue to build out policies and practices aimed at optimizing your work/life balance." Beyond standard time off, every role advertises "extra days off to prioritize your well-being," and the company provides mental-health and career-coaching support globally through the Modern Health platform "for you and your family." Sysdig has also been recognized on Built In's "100 Best Places to Work in 2025."
Perks and Benefits
Sysdig says "Sysdiggers and their loved ones enjoy a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing." Health coverage is generous: in the US, "full coverage for you and your dependents, starting day one," with "competitive benefits based on local markets" internationally. Compensation includes "competitive pay and equity opportunities for all." New parents get "generous parental leave for all parents—regardless of gender or path to parenthood." Wellbeing runs through the Modern Health platform globally, and growth is backed by "internal mobility, mentoring and training supported by regular feedback and development conversations."