Staff Platform Software Engineer, SandboxAQ

• This person will push the boundaries of performance and reliability, leveraging technologies like Kubernetes and Kafka to ensure high-throughput, low-latency processing of security data
• We are looking for a proactive engineer who thrives in a startup environment and is passionate about building fault-tolerant, highly available distributed systems
• 5+ years of production experience with at least one core language (Kotlin or Go) and a willingness to master the other quickly
• Proven track record with Kafka, including practical experience in high-throughput data environments
• Production-scale RDBMS experience, specifically with systems like Postgres
• Kubernetes Proficiency, with experience deploying and managing services in a production Kubernetes environment
• Security Awareness, including a solid understanding of standard IT security best practices

Desirable

• The Cybersecurity Group at SandboxAQ is a fast-paced team focused on delivering AQtive Guard, a groundbreaking solution for modern non-human identity and cryptography management. We collaborate closely with product managers and security researchers to translate complex requirements into robust, scalable technical designs for global financial institutions and government agencies
• The Cybersecurity Group is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our team. This role is central to our efforts to: functionalize AQtive Guard by designing, building, and maintaining mission-critical services in both Kotlin and Go
• Design and maintain mission-critical services in Kotlin and Go, deploying them on Kubernetes to support global-scale operations
• Leverage Kafka and KStreams for the asynchronous processing of security data, ensuring systems meet stringent latency requirements
• Champion technical excellence by implementing best practices for distributed systems and mentoring other engineers through code reviews and design discussions
• Drive performance optimization and tuning efforts to meet the reliability requirements of top-tier financial and government clients
• Take ownership of complex projects, demonstrating a proactive approach and a high tolerance for ambiguity in a fluid startup environment