Sr. Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Location: Remote - Full-Time Direct Hire

Our client, a leading company in the cybersecurity and internet intelligence industry , is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Engineering team.

This role is ideal for a creative problem-solver with deep expertise in large-scale data engineering and a passion for technical leadership and continuous improvement. You’ll be a key technical collaborator, designing and maintaining complex systems while helping improve engineering productivity and mentoring other engineers.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in Python, Rust, GoLang, and cloud infrastructure , including AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes, and enjoys tackling complex technical challenges at scale.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, code, and maintain web-scale data systems
• Discover, analyze, and validate new data sets that create value for customers
• Solve complex technical and data engineering challenges
• Research, evaluate, and implement emerging techniques and technologies
• Provide code reviews, design feedback, demos, technical requirements, and documentation
• Provide accurate estimates related to project scope, timing, capacity, and costs
• Improve engineering productivity by reducing operational toil and increasing consistency
• Provide technical leadership and assist with onboarding and mentoring junior engineers

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience with Python, GoLang, Rust, or equivalent languages
• Expertise in Rust and Python is highly valued
• 3+ years of experience with cloud infrastructure, specifically AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes
• 3+ years of experience with web-scale data engineering and technologies such as OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, and Spark
• 3+ years of professional experience with Kafka
• 5+ years of experience working in Linux/Unix environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to coordinate effectively across multiple teams
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to mentoring and supporting teammates
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results
• Demonstrated history of initiative and productivity
• Proactive approach to continuous learning, particularly in unfamiliar technical domains
• Strong interest in working within the cybersecurity space

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience with the design, implementation, or maintenance of CI/CD pipelines and microservices
• Experience with data pipeline technologies such as Elasticsearch, NATS, or Apache Airflow
• Experience with data mining or machine learning techniques
• Experience with text codecs, encoding, and web protocols
• Development experience with Bash, Scala, C, or Hive
• Full-stack development experience

Benefits

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible paid time off
• Additional employee well-being benefits

Our client is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

The anticipated total compensation range for this position is $160,000–$215,000 annually .

Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, technical depth, level of responsibility, skill alignment, and overall fit for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on the final leveling and structure of the offer.

About the Opportunity

Our client operates within the cybersecurity and internet intelligence space, providing technology and data solutions that help organizations identify external risks, investigate threats, and proactively protect their environments.

The organization works with large-scale internet and security data and is focused on delivering highly reliable, data-driven solutions in an evolving threat landscape.