DevOps Engineer at WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. (São Paulo, Brazil)

WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.· São Paulo, Brazil·20h ago

Role details

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full-Time

Job description

Who you are:

You are a customer-focused, data-driven developer with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. You have a strong understanding of cloud technologies, automation, infrastructure as code, networking, microservices architectures, object-oriented design, and DevOps practices. You are proficient in Python, Groovy, or Go and have a desire to continuously learn and expand your technical expertise. You bring proven experience applying software engineering best practices throughout the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, security, source control management, build processes, automated testing, deployment, monitoring, chaos engineering, and self-healing operations. You are familiar with technologies and tools such as AWS, Azure, CloudFormation, Terraform, New Relic, Lambda, Serverless, Elasticsearch, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub, Artifactory, and Jira.

What to expect as a member of the Developer Platform (DevPlat) team at WatchGuard:

The WatchGuard Developer Platform team owns and supports CI/CD pipelines across multi-cloud environments, along with key developer platforms and services including GHES, Artifactory, Jenkins, Graylog, service discovery tools, cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure, and build platforms used by our development teams. As you become familiar with our systems, you will:

Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure foundational platforms that enable developers to deliver high-quality software efficiently.
Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD workflows across multi-cloud environments while ensuring fast, reliable, and secure build, test, and deployment processes.
Automate and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, and Bicep.
Build and maintain internal tools that improve developer productivity, efficiency, and security.
Design, implement, and manage secure, scalable networking solutions across AWS and Azure, including VPC/VNet, routing, DNS, and load balancing.
Automate cloud networking infrastructure while following performance, reliability, and security best practices.
Design, deploy, and manage containerized applications on Kubernetes platforms (EKS and AKS), ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
Build and maintain container platforms, ingress controllers, service discovery solutions, observability tools, and deployment automation using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.

A Typical Day in the Life of a Developer Platform Engineer at WatchGuard:

As a member of the DevPlat team, a typical day may include:

Creating and enhancing CI/CD pipelines, developer tools, and cloud infrastructure.
Building internal developer tools that automate repetitive tasks and improve developer productivity.
Championing security and operational excellence while serving as a trusted cloud expert for development teams around the world.
Continuously learning new technologies and sharing knowledge through documentation, presentations, and collaboration with other teams.

Why work at WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

Culture: Emphasizes "curiosity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to delivering security that matters" (careers page). LinkedIn employer rating: 3.9/5 (310 reviews) with work-life balance at 4.0 and culture at 3.8.
Work Environment: Global team across 37 countries; roles include on-site (e.g., Miami, Madrid) and likely hybrid/remote depending on position; engineering culture led by SVP of Engineering Jack Waters.
Notable Perks: Not explicitly listed, but the company highlights "career growth" and "innovation mindset" in its employer branding.
Engineering Focus: Active hiring for Staff Software Engineer, Front-End Engineer, Integrations Developer, and QA roles; opportunity to work on a unified security platform at scale.

About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

Company Overview

One-liner: WatchGuard Technologies provides enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions designed for managed service providers (MSPs) and mid-size enterprises, delivered through a unified platform.
Entity Type: Private (acquired by Vector Capital in 2022; previously publicly traded on Nasdaq)
Headquarters: Seattle, Washington, United States
Founded: 1996
Founders: Not disclosed in available sources

Core Business

Primary industry: Cybersecurity (Computer and Network Security)
Target customers: B2B – Managed Service Providers (MSPs), mid-size and distributed enterprises, SMBs, security resellers
Mission: "Deliver real-world cybersecurity built for constantly evolving threats and limited IT resources" while making enterprise-grade security accessible to any organization.

Products & Services

Unified Security Platform®: Integrated suite covering network security, endpoint protection, multi-factor authentication, and secure Wi-Fi, managed through a single cloud interface.
WatchGuard Cloud: Centralized cloud management console for security administration, visibility, and reporting.
ThreatSync XDR: AI-driven extended detection and response for threat visibility, alert correlation, and automated remediation.
WatchGuard MDR: 24x7 managed detection and response services with threat hunting, containment, and guided remediation.
Network Security Appliances: Hardware and virtual firewalls (1.75M active appliances deployed).
Endpoint Security: Protects 7.5M endpoints and identities.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Identity and access management with zero-trust policies.
Secure Wi-Fi: Enterprise wireless security solutions.

Market Standing

Valuation/Market Cap: Not publicly disclosed (private company; acquired by Vector Capital in April 2022)
Key Metric: Annual revenue of $299M (latest available); total historical funding of $45.5M (seed, post-IPO equity, and private equity rounds)
Notable Investors/Partners: Vector Capital (parent company); serves 25,000 MSPs and 17,000 security resellers; active in 179 countries
Growth Signals: Acquired ActZero in January 2025; headcount of ~1,250 employees (global, across 37 countries); 2% YoY headcount growth reported on LinkedIn (814 employees, likely a subset); 7.5M endpoints protected; 1.75M network security appliances deployed

Competitive Advantages

Unified Platform Approach: Single architecture that integrates network, endpoint, identity, and cloud security, reducing complexity for MSPs.
MSP-First Strategy: Built specifically for managed service providers with flexible licensing, partner programs, and automation tools.
Longevity & Scale: 30 years of cybersecurity experience, 24x7 global support, and a large installed base (250,000+ customer organizations).
AI-Driven Automation: ThreatSync XDR and Automation Core enable automated threat detection, remediation, and policy management.

Strategic Focus

AI-Driven XDR & Zero Trust: Expanding AI capabilities for threat detection and zero-trust identity-based security.
Operational Alignment for MSPs: Direct API access, out-of-the-box integrations, and automation to help MSPs scale security services efficiently.
Cloud & SASE Evolution: WatchGuard Cloud as the central management interface for hybrid and remote work environments.
MDR Services Growth: Expanding managed security services to reduce burden on internal IT teams.

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