Senior Software Engineer, Censys

AI/LLM

$202-227k

Salary shown is for high cost of living areas (San Francisco / Seattle / NYC). Plus bonus eligibility and equity

Kubernetes

Python

FastAPI

Senior and Expert level

Remote from Canada, US

Attack surface management & internet visibility

Job no longer available

Attack surface management & internet visibility

101-200 employees

B2BEnterpriseInternet of ThingsCyber SecurityCloud Computing

Job no longer available

$202-227k

Salary shown is for high cost of living areas (San Francisco / Seattle / NYC). Plus bonus eligibility and equity

Kubernetes

Python

FastAPI

Senior and Expert level

Remote from Canada, US

101-200 employees

B2BEnterpriseInternet of ThingsCyber SecurityCloud Computing

Company mission

To empower enterprises with the tools and insights to manage their attack surface effectively, without compromising the speed of the business.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Strong experience with Python (FastAPI) for backend API development
Proficiency in designing and integrating AI-powered features and services
Experience building and maintaining production-ready backend systems, including model integration and API orchestration
Ability to architect end-to-end backend solutions, from data handling to deployment and scaling
Experience integrating AI-driven search, recommendations, or automation tools in frontend applications
Familiarity with RAGAS, LangSmith, and Regression Testing
Ability to rapidly build, test, and iterate on AI-driven features in a fast-paced development environment
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, testing automation, and deployment best practices for AI applications
Strong ability to work with product managers, designers, and engineers to develop AI-driven features that enhance user experience
Prompt Engineering

Desirable

Advanced AI & ML Knowledge
Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector search, or LLM fine-tuning
Understanding of embedding models and AI-driven analytics
Performance Optimization
Experience optimizing AI models for real-time interaction in the browser or on the frontend
Security & Compliance
Experience in secure AI model deployment, particularly in cybersecurity or sensitive data environments
Frontend Performance & AI UX
Understanding of frontend performance optimizations related to AI-driven experiences
Infrastructure & Deployment (IaC + Helm)
Experience with Helm for managing Kubernetes deployments
Strong understanding of Kubernetes networking, scaling, and monitoring for AI-driven services

What the job involves

We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer focused on AI and LLM. In this role, you will report to the you will report to the Engineering Manager for Exposure Management — a team responsible for building high-impact product features and workflows that sit on top of the Censys platform
You'll collaborate with a team of experts dedicated to understanding customers’ business needs and securing their cloud environments
By fostering a culture of learning and collaboration, we aim to build secure infrastructures tailored to our customers' unique requirements. You will play a critical role in bringing AI-driven experiences to life
Your work will directly shape how users interact with our platform by making it smarter, faster, and more intuitive
Rapidly prototype and deploy AI features that enhance search, recommendations, and automation
Leverage AI to reduce friction in workflows, personalize interactions, and surface key insights
Develop AI-driven analytics and automation tools that help users make better decisions, faster
Collaborate closely with product, design, and frontend engineers to build AI-powered UI components that feel native, intuitive, and useful

Our take

Censys is the leading provider of continuous attack surface management, as its platform provides the world’s most comprehensive real-time view of global networks and devices. Its market-leading internet datasets and comprehensive certificate database, as well as its integrations with common cloud providers, uncover the hidden links between assets, unknown assets and associated risks, and provides a comprehensive internet inventory.

Some of its customers include Google, NATO, FireEye, Swiss Armed Forces, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and over 10% of the Fortune 500. While the company has been growing rapidly (seeing triple-digit year on year revenue growth) Censys remains focused on accelerating R&D, engineering, and product/sales operations, particularly in Western Europe.

$75 million in funding awarded in 2023 is being used to fund its expansion and consolidate its status as a leading player in global internet infrastructure. Between 2022 and 23, the company enjoyed a 130% annual growth, an upward trajectory that is only set to continue.

Steph

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

Glassdoor (3.4)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)

Mar 2026

$40m

SERIES D

Oct 2023

$50m

SERIES C

Total funding: $143.1m

Company benefits

Remote Work Opportunities
Health & Wellness Benefits
401K
Family Medical Leave
Maternity & Paternity Leave
PTO, Sick Days, Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Learning & Development

Company HQ

Old West Side, Ann Arbor, MI

Leadership

Zakir Durumeric

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Is also an Assistant Professor at Stanford University and a Board Director at ZeroRISC.

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