Backend Software Engineer, Nightfall AI

Recent Grad

Salary not provided

SQL

Python

Java

Postgres

Cassandra

C++

MySQL

Entry level

San Francisco Bay Area

3 days a week in office (Palo Alto, CA)

Agentic data loss prevention platform

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Agentic data loss prevention platform

21-100 employees

B2BSecurityBig dataSaaSCyber Security

Be an early applicant

Salary not provided

SQL

Python

Java

Postgres

Cassandra

C++

MySQL

Entry level

San Francisco Bay Area

3 days a week in office (Palo Alto, CA)

21-100 employees

B2BSecurityBig dataSaaSCyber Security

Company mission

To protect sensitive data cross SaaS apps, GenAI tools, email, endpoint devices, and more.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Coding fluency in one or more systems/high-level programming language (e.g. Python, Go, Java, C++) with solid understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms
Internship or other industry experience with large-scale microservices, distributed storage and database systems (SQL or NoSQL, e.g. Postgres, MySQL, Cassandra)
BS/MS in Computer Science with rigorous coursework in Distributed Systems, Databases, Networking, Cybersecurity, and Machine Learning with top grades
Recent graduate with authorization to work in the US

What the job involves

As a Backend Engineer at Nightfall, you’ll enable us to deliver our platform reliably, securely, and at massive scale. You’ll help architect low latency, real-time microservices that process & detect sensitive data at scale
Working with team leads to build highly-available and scalable APIs and services
Maintaining and evolving mission-critical internal databases and services
Optimizing and operating high volume auto-scaling streaming data and AI/ML services
Instrumenting streaming data and AI/ML services for visibility into utilization per customer
Writing and maintaining documentation about internal and public services
Participating in oncall rotation for ensuring operational excellence

Our take

Nightfall AI is tackling security challenges posed by the adoption of generative AI and technologies like GPT-4o. Businesses adopting these powerful AI models face extended concerns over sensitive data exposure, prompt injection attacks and model abuse.

Nightfall AI's firewall for AI is a robust client wrapper safeguarding GenAI applications and data pipeline. And it ensures security by proactively scanning and removing sensitive information like PII, PCI, PHI, and proprietary secrets. Additionally, it defends against prompt injection attacks, ensuring data integrity across diverse AI inputs.

With its AI-native detection engine and advanced DLP models, Nightfall AI proactively addresses future challenges in evolving AI technologies. By integrating into workflows, Nightfall enables organizations to deploy GenAI applications securely, ensuring compliance and driving innovation for enhanced customer experiences.

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Insights

Top investors

53% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.1)

Company

Funding (2 rounds)

Aug 2022

$40m

SERIES B

Nov 2019

$20.3m

SERIES A

Total funding: $60.3m

Company benefits

Competitive pay, equity, and 401k plan
Regular, thoughtful compensation reviews
Support for professional development
Flexible time off
Company wide holidays
Flexible commuter options
Generous parental leave policy
Comprehensive health, vision, dental benefits
Reimbursement for home office, fitness, and mental wellness expenses

Company HQ

Financial District, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Rohan Sathe

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Rohan began their career as a Voxer Software Engineer before being a Founding Engineer of UberEats, where they worked until 2017. In March 2018, they co-founded Nightfall AI with Isaac, serving as CTO.

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