Upwind is a place where opportunities happen
At Upwind, we are a team of hands-on, problem solvers and doers. We believe in empowering organizations to run their cloud environments securely and efficiently to accelerate their businesses.
Working at Upwind is an exhilarating journey of innovation and growth. Every day presents new challenges and opportunities that fuel my passion and drive. In this dynamic environment, I’ve collaborated with talented individuals who value inclusion and embrace different perspectives.”
Being an Upwinder
We are Driven by Customers
We listen closely to understand our customers’ deepest pain points, working backwards to deliver easy-to-use, innovative solutions that not only meet immediate needs, but anticipate future ones.
We prioritize long-term relationships and value over short term outcomes, striving to exceed expectations and reinforce our customers’ trust in Upwind.
We value speed
We make decisions swiftly, recognizing many can be reversed or refined.
We believe in failing fast, and aren’t afraid to change course when necessary. With a bias for action we take calculated risks – even in the face of uncertainty – knowing that urgency drives momentum and propels us forward.
Speed doesn’t just get us there faster; it lets us adapt quickly and build on each step with what we learn.
We Improve Every Day
We believe in the power of incremental progress: every day, every meeting, and every decision is an opportunity to improve.
Committing to getting 1% better with each cycle creates compounding gains, allowing us to build products that are 10x better over time.
Improvement doesn’t stop with delivery; we follow up, adapt, and refine to ensure every outcome evolves towards excellence.
We Take Ownership
We get the job done and never assume that someone else will do it.
When things aren’t going right, we take responsibility and step in to fix it. No task is beneath us, and “it’s not my job” isn’t in our vocabulary.
As owners, we stay aligned with the bigger picture for Upwind, communicating efficiently, giving constructive feedback, and proactively escalating issues to keep everyone moving forward together.
We are Resourceful and Resilient
We create our own reality, accomplishing more with less by leaning on creative problem-solving & adaptability.
When we face constraints and the path forward isn’t clear, we find ways to make it work without sacrificing quality or our commitment to high standards.
We see setbacks as new opportunities to innovate, moving forward stronger and better prepared.
We Lead with Humility
We approach every interaction with humility, respecting and learning from others.
We hold ourselves accountable, publicly owning mistakes and using them as stepping stones for growth.
Integrity guides us to act in the best interests of the team, fostering a culture of trust, shared purpose, and mutual growth.
As a UI/UX designer, I enjoy creating user-friendly experiences that deliver innovative technology. It’s empowering to be part of a company that values inclusion and embraces unique perspectives in the cybersecurity industry.”
Upwind is a place where diversity of thought is encouraged and accepted. My ideas are valued, my voice is heard, and my potential is realized. We are shaping the future of cloud security.”
Open positions
MacOS developer
About The Position
Upwind is a next-generation cloud security platform that uses runtime context to identify, prioritize, and remediate the most critical risks in cloud environments. By leveraging eBPF-powered sensors and real-time runtime data, Upwind goes beyond traditional cloud security tools, providing precise risk prioritization, actionable posture insights, and effective threat protection. Our platform delivers end-to-end cloud infrastructure security, including agentless posture management, real-time threat detection, and integrated API security, enabling teams to focus on what truly matters while maintaining high efficiency and cost-effectiveness. At Upwind, you’ll join a fast-growing company where creativity, ownership, and impact are part of the day-to-day work, and where your contributions directly shape the future of cloud security.
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our team and help build advanced security capabilities for macOS environments. In this role, you will design and develop macOS-native components that operate close to the operating system, working on deep integrations with OS internals, networking, and system-level security frameworks. You will collaborate closely with security researchers, backend engineers, and platform teams to build high-performance, reliable, and secure systems that protect cloud and endpoint environments at scale.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain macOS native security components operating close to the operating system
- Work with low-level OS internals, including networking, file systems, and system events
- Build high-performance and reliable software for security and monitoring use cases
- Integrate macOS components with cloud-based security services
- Collaborate closely with security researchers, backend engineers, and platform teams
- Participate in architecture decisions and contribute to scalable, data-intensive systems
- Ensure code quality, performance, and security best practices throughout the development lifecycle
Requirements
Requirements:
- US or EU citizenship / valid work permit
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of software engineering experience in a high-level programming language (e.g. Golang, Rust, Swift, C, Java)
- 2+ years of experience developing macOS native applications
- Strong understanding of operating system internals, networking, and file systems
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Experience building data-intensive systems (databases, event systems, messaging systems, etc.)
Nice to Have
- Experience with macOS Endpoint Security Framework
- Experience with macOS Network Extensions
- Experience working with eBPF