Senior Software Engineer, Horizon3
Attack
$195-242k
+ Eligible for an equity package (in the form of stock options)
More information about location
Autonomous security solutions
Open for applications
Autonomous security solutions
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$195-242k
+ Eligible for an equity package (in the form of stock options)
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help find and fix attack vectors before attackers can exploit them.
Role
Who you are
- Software Engineering: Strong understanding of secure software development practices, including experience with version control systems like Git and effective team workflows
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with an aptitude for solving complex technical problems
- Self-Motivation: The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and a high level of energy
- Collaboration: Work closely with adjacent teams to rapidly develop new cross-functional features and provide X-as-a-Service relationships to other teams
- Communication: Strong technical writing and documentation skills, with the ability to convey findings and methodologies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Technical Design: Proficiency in designing, presenting, and evaluating technical solutions, ensuring high-quality software and secure development practices
- Adaptability: Ability to independently learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and methodologies
- Proficiency in Python: Expert-level proficiency in large-scale Python software development
- Software Design: Experience in creating, communicating, and evaluating software designs, including identifying tradeoffs in performance and maintainability
- Network Protocols: Strong understanding of network protocols and their intricacies, including their role in exploitation vectors
- Database Experience: Experience with relational (Postgres) or graph (Neo4j) database systems
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in Software Engineering or similar role
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
- Introductory knowledge of or experience with offensive security and penetration testing (e.g. capture the flags, hack the box, etc.)
- Certifications (optional but preferred)
- OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) or equivalent certifications
Desirable
- Experience with additional programming languages, including Go and Rust
- Experience working in AWS and other cloud environments
- Previous experience working on large-scale software projects
- Knowledge of and experience with Docker, Kubernetes and related containerization technologies
What the job involves
- The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining core parts of NodeZero’s autonomous penetration testing platform
- This platform coordinates execution of an ever-growing set of “attack modules” to efficiently and safely conduct a penetration test in the target environment
- You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle for our core product, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
- This is a dynamic position that offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of tasks, crossing the boundaries of software development and offensive security
- Design and implement foundational technology improvements to enable rapid development of attack modules
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to enhance product capabilities and develop new features
- Implement technologies to monitor and improve the real-time performance and reliability of NodeZero
- Design and implement SAAS software architectures that scale with a rapidly growing start-up
- Develop testing strategies and scenarios in our Cyber Range to test autonomous penetration test operations in a real-life network environment
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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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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
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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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