Senior Backend Software Engineer, Horizon3
New Products
$163-208k
May require up to 5% of travel
Autonomous security solutions
Be an early applicant
Autonomous security solutions
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$163-208k
May require up to 5% of travel
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help find and fix attack vectors before attackers can exploit them.
Role
Who you are
- As a remote first company, we require minimum 25Mbps consumer grade broadband connection
- This role is perfect for someone who thrives in an agile, fast-paced environment and is passionate about creating high-quality backend solutions that impact the cybersecurity landscape
- Ownership & Initiative: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, exercising effective judgment in prioritization and time management
- Self-driven & Collaborative: A motivated individual who can work autonomously and as part of a team to conceptualize and implement innovative solutions
- Technical Curiosity: A strong desire to learn new technologies and stay ahead of industry trends in a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape
- Problem-solving & Communication: Excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to cross-functional teams
- Mentorship: A passion for guiding and mentoring junior engineers, fostering their growth and professional development
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with expertise in modern object-oriented or functional languages (e.g., Python, Go, Scala, C++, TypeScript, etc.)
- Cloud Expertise: Experience building applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, utilizing container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
Desirable
- SQL Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of SQL and experience with both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) and graph (e.g., Neo4j) databases
- GraphQL Experience: Hands-on experience building backend systems using GraphQL
- New Product Development: Experience building new products from the ground up
- Infrastructure Management: Experience in managing and maintaining production infrastructure
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our New Products Team (NPT). The NPT is a dynamic, cross-functional team responsible for developing innovative 0-to-1 products by extending the power of the NodeZero platform
- As part of the team, you’ll play a key role in rapidly prototyping and building cutting-edge security products that address real-world cybersecurity challenges
- Develop New Products: Lead the design and architecture of innovative products from concept to deployment, focusing on long-term scalability while iterating quickly to meet customer needs
- Backend API Design: Design and implement GraphQL APIs to facilitate seamless data interactions across various components of the product
- Data Infrastructure: Build and maintain efficient ETL pipelines to process and analyze large datasets, ensuring data integrity and high performance
- Collaborative Development: Partner with frontend engineers to ensure that data is presented in a user-friendly, accessible manner that enhances the overall product experience
Application process
- In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information
Our take
In an era marked by escalating cyber threats and data breaches, safeguarding digital assets has become a high priority across all industries. Amid this landscape, Horizon3.ai stands out as an autonomous security solution by addressing the critical need for robust cybersecurity.
At the heart of Horizon3.ai's mission is NodeZero™, a platform designed to elevate proactive security measures. Using this, customers can verify their security posture and identify potential vulnerabilities through self-service. This proactive approach to cybersecurity effectively thwarts potential exploits and ensures the integrity of their digital infrastructure.
With recent funding under its belt, the company is poised to further its ambition to develop into an industry-leading cybersecurity company. The infusion of funds will be channelled towards expanding its partner network and refining its offerings. Horizon3 aims to establish itself as a pivotal player in the evolving cybersecurity landscape, growing its presence across industries and geographies.
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Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Aug 2023
$40m
SERIES C
Nov 2021
$30m
SERIES B
Total funding: $87m
Company benefits
- Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and growing team with numerous career advancement opportunities
- Innovation-Driven Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking
- Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy the convenience and work-life balance that comes with remote work
- Inclusive and Diverse Team: We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Leadership
Snehal Antani
(Co-Founder & CEO)Graduated from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with an MS in Computer Science. Previously worked at IBM as a Lead Architect, at GE Capital as the CIO of Distribution Finance and Splunk as the SVP & GM of Business Analytics & IoT.
Anthony Pillitiere
(Co-Founder)Graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Previously worked at the United States Air Force in multiple roles, including Deputy Chief Technology Officer.
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