Senior Software Engineer, Recorded Future
Advanced cyber threat intelligence platform
Job no longer available
Advanced cyber threat intelligence platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To secure our world with threat intelligence, and we’re also committed to making Recorded Future an incredible place to work.
Role
Who you are
- The successful candidate will have extensive experience with vulnerability scanning tools, deployment using Kubernetes, and expert-level proficiency in Python, with additional experience in Golang. A deep understanding of network protocols, attack vectors, and internet architecture is essential
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on cybersecurity or network-related development
- Extensive experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., NMap, ZMap, Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, Nuclei) and their development or integration at scale
- Expert-level proficiency in Python, with additional experience in Golang
- Strong experience with Kubernetes for containerized deployment and orchestration
- Deep understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc.), attack vectors, and internet architecture
- Experience with workflow-based automation, enhancing scanning and security processes
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work in a distributed team environment
Desirable
- Experience in internet-scale scanning and discovery
- Experience with large-scale data processing and analysis
- Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (CI/CD, container orchestration, monitoring)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) for deployment and scaling
What the job involves
- The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for implementing and improving our vulnerability scanning system at scale
- This role requires working closely with the Research & Development team to translate requirements into highly effective scanning solutions
- System Development: Implement and enhance the vulnerability scanning system by taking R&D team requirements and turning them into scalable and robust solutions
- Tool Optimization: Leverage and develop vulnerability scanning tools, ensuring they are optimized for performance and accuracy at scale
- Kubernetes Deployment: Understanding of containerized software development and container orchestration
- Workflow Automation: Develop workflow-based automation to enhance the efficiency of scanning operations, optimizing for speed and reliability
- Network and Protocol Expertise: Apply a deep understanding of network protocols, attack vectors, and internet architecture to improve scanning effectiveness and coverage
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including the R&D team, to integrate new features and improve the scanning infrastructure
- Code Development: Write high-quality, maintainable code in Python and Golang to develop, integrate, and enhance scanning tools and infrastructure
- Performance Tuning: Work with Site Reliability Team to continuously monitor and fine-tune the scanning system to ensure high performance and low false-positive/false-negative rates
- Documentation: Produce and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for code, tools, and deployment procedures
Our take
Cybersecurity threats are increasingly urgent for businesses, governments, and citizens worldwide, growing in both number and sophistication. Recorded Future has spent over a decade developing a solution to this problem. Its platform leverages billions of data points from across the internet, including dark web sources, state actors, and vulnerability information, to identify and anticipate cybersecurity threats.
While many cybersecurity firms are emerging due to the surging demand, Recorded Future stands out with its market-leading pedigree. Originally funded by In-Q-Tel and Google, its clients include private contractors for the US Intelligence Community, and it has produced influential reports on major cybersecurity issues.
Continuing to expand its capabilities by adding identity intelligence, attack surface intelligence, and card fraud intelligence, it partners with companies like Microsoft to research new cyber threats. Recorded Future was acquired by Mastercard in 2025 for a staggering $2.7B, where it will integrate its AI-powered threat intelligence with the payments company's cybersecurity services. This has opened up an even wider customer base for Recorded Future as the world of digital payment solutions becomes increasingly vulnerable to advanced cyber threats.
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Insights
17% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Oct 2017
$25m
SERIES E
Apr 2015
$12m
SERIES D
Total funding: $58.7m
Company benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Retirement plans
- Great health benefits for employees and their families
- Company paid life and income protection
- Structured professional development and career advancement programs
- Generous paid time off
- Parental leave
- Wellness programs
- Hybrid work and flexible schedules
Company HQ
Financial District, Boston, MA
Leadership
Staffan Truvé
(Co-Founder & CTO)Chairman at Makewave AB, Interspecrtal, and Qamcom Research and Technology, alongside being a Board Member at Vinnoca and WASP.
Christopher Ahlberg
(Co-Founder & CEO)Prior to co-founding Recorded Future in 2009, Christopher Founded TIBCO Software in 1996, where they spent 11 years as the CEO and nearly 2 years as an EVP/President.
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