Senior Software Engineer, Synack
Artificial Intelligence
$145-250k
Security testing platform
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Security testing platform
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$145-250k
201-500 employees
Company mission
To create technology that unleashes the best cybersecurity talent to secure our digital world.
Role
Who you are
- Please note: This is a remote position based in the U.S. We can only hire U.S. citizens for this position due to federal government contract requirements
- 7+ years of experience in distributed-systems and backend software engineering
- Experience with AI technologies, e.g. LLMs, RAG, MCP, etc
- Excellent grasp of token usage optimization and LLM cost optimization techniques
- Expert knowledge of golang (4+ years) and solid hands-on experience with Python
- Strong experience and understanding of microservices, REST API design, gRPC, writing unit testing, BDD testing
- Strong design skills required – UML is a bonus; exposure to Domain Driven Design desirable
- Experience with asynchronous messaging technologies such as Google PubSub, Kafka
- In depth knowledge of NoSQL and RDBMS technologies
- Strong experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud Environments (GCP preferred)
- Experience working on agile teams
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills in all mediums
- Experience working on and scaling a microservice-based application
- A proven ability to thrive in a collaborative environment involving different stakeholders and subject matter experts
Desirable
- Experience in a fast-paced startup environment
- Experience in Cyber Security
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer (AI), where you'll take a hands-on lead in designing and building cutting-edge, AI-centric systems tailored for the offensive security sector
- You will directly drive product innovation at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. You will lead by example, mentoring junior engineers and promoting a culture of ownership, technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement
- Design, implement and deliver scalable AI-centric software systems
- Drive the development of agentic AI capabilities for identifying vulnerabilities, automating penetration testing processes, workflow optimization and enhancing threat intelligence
- Own and drive the end-to-end development of product features from ideation to production deployment and monitoring
- Actively contribute to and drive the design and implementation of AI-enabled systems, promoting effective SDLC processes
- Lead technical discussions, code reviews and design sessions, sharing your expertise to uplift the team's capabilities
- Provide mentorship and support to junior engineers, encouraging professional growth and development
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into broader systems and applications
Our take
As the cyberthreat landscape continues to get more complex, there is a need for sophisticated solutions. Fuelled by expertise in countering kinetic and cyber threats, Synak was founded to deliver on-demand security testing to meet this need.
Synack fosters an ecosystem where world-class security researchers collaborate to provide continuous penetration testing and vulnerability management. This allows the company not only to supply actionable results but also to cultivate a community-based approach to knowledge sharing.
In 2022, Synack was integrated into Microsoft Intelligence. This allowed it to bolster its innovation through collaboration with Microsoft's vast resources and expertise. As a result, Synack has fortified its position at the forefront of cutting-edge security solutions, and continues to launch new capabilities to address the evolving challenges of cybersecurity.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-23% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
May 2020
$52m
SERIES D
Apr 2017
$21.3m
SERIES C
Total funding: $107.3m
Company benefits
- Ample Holidays and Time Off: Depending on where you are in the world, we offer the best and most accommodating time off policies, bar none. We believe in working hard to play hard
- Paid Parental Leave: Proud parent-to-be? We are thrilled for you and recognize this is a time you don't want to miss. Synack provides team members with a generous paid parental leave policy
- 100% Covered Health Plan Benefit: Our people are our greatest asset, and that's why we invest in high-quality healthcare coverage for our employees with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits in the U.S.
Company HQ
Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA
Leadership
Jay Kaplan
(Co-Founder & CEO)Graduated from the George Washington University with an MS in Engineering Management. Previously worked as a Computer Scientist at the Defense Information Systems Agency and as a Senior CNO Analyst at the National Security Agency.
Mark K.
(Co-Founder & CTO)Graduated from Auburn University with a Ph.D. in Computer Science. Previously worked as an Advisor at CloudKnox Security and as a CNE Analyst at Novetta.
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