Senior Software Engineer, Sophos

AI Security

CA$125-209k

In the United States, the base salary for this role ranges from $153,000 to $255,000. + Bonus eligibility

Senior and Expert level

Remote from Canada, US

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Cybersecurity-as-a-Service

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Cybersecurity-as-a-Service

1001+ employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceSecurityDeep TechMachine LearningSaaSCyber SecurityAutomation

Be an early applicant

CA$125-209k

In the United States, the base salary for this role ranges from $153,000 to $255,000. + Bonus eligibility

Senior and Expert level

Remote from Canada, US

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceSecurityDeep TechMachine LearningSaaSCyber SecurityAutomation

Company mission

To develop powerful and intuitive products and services that provide the world's most effective cybersecurity for organizations of any size.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

We’re not looking for just a coder — we want a builder with ownership and first-principles thinking who:
Is comfortable building end-to-end products (UI, APIs, systems, deployment)
Thinks from first principles, not just patterns or frameworks
Demonstrates high agency — takes ownership, drives clarity, and executes without waiting
Writes clean, scalable, maintainable code with strong fundamentals
Has experience or strong interest in AI-powered development (LLMs, agents, automation, copilots)
Uses AI tools to accelerate development and decision-making
Can operate in low-structure, fast-moving environments with minimal PM/design dependency
Makes pragmatic trade-offs — balances speed, quality, and long-term thinking
Cares about shipping real products, not just building components
Years of experience does not matter to us, but we think most devs would need 4+ years of engineering experience across frontend + backend
Interest and knowledge of security is a plus

What the job involves

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer who can own end-to-end product development — from idea to production, for our AI security team. You’ll build and ship AI-powered products (LLM-driven workflows, automation, intelligent systems) across the stack — frontend, backend
This is a high-agency, low-process role. You won’t wait for specs. You’ll define problems, make decisions, and move fast with strong engineering judgment. Your work will directly shape how we build, scale, and accelerate software using AI
Own end-to-end product development — from idea, research, and architecture to production
Build and ship AI-powered security products across frontend, backend, and APIs
Develop scalable, high-quality interfaces and systems that power real user workflows
Work with minimal specs — define problems, make decisions, and execute independently
Collaborate when needed, but primarily operate with lean ownership and high autonomy
Drive adoption and impact — iterate based on real usage, not just requirements
Leverage LLMs and AI tooling to accelerate development and improve team productivity
Continuously improve systems, code quality, and developer workflows

Our take

Due to the fast-evolving nature of cybercrime, companies can struggle to keep their security up-to-date and resilient. Sophos provides managed cybersecurity services to identify and resolve cyberthreats within all sizes of organisations, combining cutting edge cybersecurity tech with expert support teams.

Leveraging AI and machine learning, Sophos' system automates the detection and blocking of over 99% of threats, meaning its analysts only have to hunt down and stop the most sophisticated attackers. As well as its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) product - which, serving over 15,000 customers, is the most-used on the market - the company also delivers Incident Response Services for those experiencing an active threat.

Sophos is not a new player in the cybersecurity space, but has demonstrated its dedication to innovation with continued product launches, updates, and acquisitions such as that of BAE spinout SOC.OS that have kept its tech at the front of the market. Alongside many of its peers, the effects of the economic climate have caused Sophos to cut staff as it focusses on achieving “the optimal balance of growth and profitability", but this recent hiccup does not take away from its position as a market leader continuously leading adaption in the space.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

36% female employees

-6% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.8)

Trustpilot (1.9)

Company

Funding (1 round)

Jul 2020

$2.8m

SEED

Total funding: $2.8m

Company benefits

Remote-first working model & hybrid options
We encourage teams to get together in person periodically to help facilitate teamwork
Flexible start and end times for many roles
Leadership development program
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Global internal coaching program (Coach Match)
Periodic Sophos wellness days off for all Sophos to help employees relax and recharge
Global wellbeing program, which offers a range of wellbeing resources, including Sophos Wellbeing Webinars, Stress Management Toolkits, and Developing Resilience Courses
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential advice and counseling on a wide range of work and personal issues
Free annual subscription to the Calm app
Paid parental leave, caregiver leave & bereavement/compassion leave available
We host some unforgettable social experiences for our global teams including our music festival SOPH-Fest, go-karting, Sophmudder, and incredible holiday parties!
Our annual global fitness challenge, SOPH-Fit, sees thousands of employees taking part in our virtual global race around the world
Each quarter, we celebrate our exceptional global team by running the Sophos Values Awards, which recognizes and rewards employees who embody the Sophos values and who we are as a company
Health care benefits available worldwide

Company HQ

Abingdon, UK

Leadership

Joe Sophos

(CEO)

Previously Sophos's CTo. Joe is also a member of Forgepoint Capital's Cybersecurity Advisory Council, a Venture Partner at Allegis Capital and a Board Member at Venafi.

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