Staff Engineer, Halcyon
Endpoint Agent
$220-260k
+ Bonus Target: 10%
Cybersecurity tools to protect against ransomware
Be an early applicant
Cybersecurity tools to protect against ransomware
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$220-260k
+ Bonus Target: 10%
201-500 employees
Company mission
Halcyon's mission is to defeat ransomware.
Role
Who you are
- Experience developing high-quality code in Rust (preferred) or C++
- Proven track record developing endpoint security products
- Experience in a staff-level or principal engineering role, with a focus on architecture and cross-team collaboration
- Expert-level knowledge in low-level systems, including kernel or driver development on Windows, Linux, or macOS
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
What the job involves
- Halcyon is redefining what security software can do, with a focus on anti-ransomware innovation.
- We're seeking a Staff Engineer to help lead the design and development of our cross-platform endpoint agent. This role is instrumental in shaping both the technical architecture and future direction of our Windows, Linux, and macOS protection capabilities
- Own the technical vision and architecture of Halcyon’s cross-platform endpoint agent, covering user-space services, kernel drivers, and tooling
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including researchers, product managers, and engineers to design and implement cutting-edge anti-ransomware features
- Lead complex, cross-platform engineering efforts, balancing performance, scalability, and security
- Mentor and support the growth of engineers across the endpoint team
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex, high-impact technical issues during feature development
- Define, implement, and improve engineering processes and standards across the team
- Champion technical excellence and product quality, advocating for best practices in all aspects of development
Our take
As cyber attacks become increasingly complex, especially in the mode of ransomware, companies such as Halcyon are becoming an ever more important weapon in the fight for cybersecurity. Though only formed in 2021, its founders have extensive experience as researchers at cybersecurity unicorn Cylance, amongst other notable companies in the sector.
Halcyon’s product stands out from similar - and abundant - offerings thanks to its melding of multi-proprietary advanced prevention engines and AI models designed specifically to seek out and destroy ransomware threats. It's the flexibility and reactivity of these two multi-tiered facets that have made Halcyon a trusted partner for companies on the Forbes Global 2000 list.
With significant funding behind it, Halcyon will ramp up the development of its platform's features and continue expanding its customer base.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Nov 2024
$100m
SERIES C
Dec 2023
$40m
SERIES B
Total funding: $204m
Company benefits
- A Remote Native Global Team - As a remote first, completely distributed team, we recognize great talent can exist anywhere. We invite you to apply to a job you’re interested in and we'll work a plan to meet your needs.
- Health & Wellness - We offer comprehensive health benefits to meet you and your family’s needs, including 100% covered Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for you and all your dependents.
- Competitive Compensation Packages - We offer competitive compensation packages with equity, depending on position, along with a generously matched retirement plan, unlimited PTO, paid sick time and holidays
- Future Planning & Time Off - We offer paid time off to take care of yourself! Relax and recharge on us. We also include paid parental leave, short & long term disability insurance, life insurance and more
Company HQ
Congress Avenue Historic District, Austin, TX
Leadership
Jon Miller
(CEO & Co-Founder)Previously CEO and Founder at Boldend, Advisory Board member at Cylance, Vice President at Accuvant LABS, Managing Consultant at IBM.
Ryan Smith
(CTO & Co-Founder)Currently Owner at Hustle Labs. Previously Chief Research Officer at Boldend, Advisory Board Member at Cylance.
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