Thales

C++ Software Engineer (12-Month Fixed-Term Position)

Israel · Hybrid · Full time

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EmployerThales
LocationIsrael
Work styleHybrid
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted26 Jul 2026

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

We’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries - from the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace - and from manufacturing to engineering, we work together to build a future we can all trust.

Imperva, a Thales company, is a globally recognized cybersecurity leader, dedicated to securing data and applications across diverse environments. Our cutting-edge solutions empower organizations to safeguard their most critical assets, ensuring robust protection against emerging threats.

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We're looking for a talented C/C++ Software Engineer to join our Data Security team. This is a 12-month fixed-term position, offering the opportunity to work on impactful security technologies in a collaborative and innovative environment.

We're looking for engineers with strong technical fundamentals, curiosity, and a passion for solving challenging problems. We value ownership, continuous learning, and the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.

About the Team:

Join our Data Security (DAM) engineering team and help build one of the industry's leading Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) platforms.

Our product protects enterprise databases by analyzing millions of database activities, detecting security threats in real time, and enabling organizations to monitor, audit, and secure their most sensitive data.

As part of our engineering team, you'll contribute to a large-scale enterprise product deployed worldwide across physical appliances, virtual machines, and cloud environments.

What You'll Do:

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance C/C++ software.

Build security and auditing capabilities for one of the industry's leading Data Security platforms.

Take ownership of meaningful features throughout the software development lifecycle—from design and implementation to testing and delivery.

Develop software that works close to the operating system, networking stack, and databases.

Investigate complex technical challenges and participate in debugging production issues.

Work with Linux internals, networking protocols, and database technologies.

Collaborate closely with senior engineers, architects, Product Management, and Security Researchers.

Use AI-powered development tools to improve engineering productivity, software quality, and innovation.

Requirements:

B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent degree.

2–4 years of software development experience.

Strong proficiency in C or C++ and multithreaded programming.

Good understanding of object-oriented programming and software design principles.

Experience working in a Linux development environment.

Experience with Git or similar version control systems.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Fast learner with a passion for technology.

Takes ownership and continuously seeks better solutions.

Excited to work on complex systems, cybersecurity, and modern software engineering.

Comfortable leveraging AI tools as part of the software development process.

Nice to Have:

Linux Internals

Operating Systems

Networking (TCP/IP, UDP, Sockets, L3/L4/L7)

Databases and SQL

Reverse Engineering

Cybersecurity

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab)

Cloud Technologies

AI-Driven Engineering:

We believe AI is transforming software development. We're looking for engineers who embrace AI-assisted development and are excited to leverage tools such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar technologies to improve productivity, software quality, automate repetitive tasks, and solve complex engineering challenges.

Why Join Us?

Work on complex technical challenges involving Linux, networking, databases, and cybersecurity.

Build software that protects some of the world's largest organizations.

Contribute to a globally deployed enterprise product used by thousands of customers.

Learn from experienced engineers and security experts.

Deepen your expertise in low-level software engineering and enterprise-scale architecture.

Use cutting-edge AI technologies as part of your daily development workflow.

Grow both technically and professionally while taking ownership of impactful features.

Thales, champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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