Senior Software Engineer Feb 26

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be able to work in a fast paced environment, operate gracefully under stress, effectively manage multiple assignments, be self driven, proactive and have great interpersonal and communication skills.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and maintenance of our core cybersecurity products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions that address complex technical challenges. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor and collaborate effectively with other engineers.

Role & Responsibilities

• Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and secure software components using Go, Python, and Node.js, focusing on backend development and API design.

• Technical Problem Solving: Analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.

• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand requirements, design solutions, and implement features.

• Code Quality: Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code, following industry best practices and coding standards.

• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers, helping them grow their skills and knowledge.

• Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in software development and cybersecurity, and contribute to the team's continuous learning and improvement efforts.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong background in backend development and API design.

Required Technical Skills

Programming Languages:

• Expert: Go (Golang) or Python

• Proficient: Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript), or the other language not listed as expert

• Bonus: Experience with other languages relevant to backend development (e.g., Rust, Java, C#)

Backend Development:

• Expert: RESTful API design and development

• Proficient: Web frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask for Python; Express.js for Node.js)

• Bonus: Experience with GraphQL or gRPC

Databases:

• Proficient: SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB)

• Bonus: Experience with other database technologies (e.g., MySQL, Cassandra, Elasticsearch)

Cloud Infrastructure:

• Proficient: Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Core services (Compute Engine, App Engine, Cloud Functions)

• Storage (Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL)

• Networking (VPC, Load Balancing)

• Bonus: Experience with AWS or Azure, Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools

DevOps & Tooling:

• Proficient: Git, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, CircleCI)

• Bonus: Docker, Kubernetes, configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef)

Security:

• Proficient: Secure coding practices, authentication/authorization, OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities

• Bonus: Experience with security tools (e.g., Snyk, OWASP ZAP), threat modeling, or security certifications

Testing:

• Proficient: Unit testing, integration testing, TDD (Test-Driven Development)

• Bonus: Experience with end-to-end testing frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Selenium) or performance testing

Additional Skills (Nice to have):

• Message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka)

• Real-time communication (e.g., WebSockets)

• Caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, Memcached)

• Data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark)

• Machine learning or AI fundamentals

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Passion for learning and self-improvement

About Eclypsium

Eclypsium is a supply chain security platform that builds trust in every device by identifying, verifying and fortifying software, firmware and hardware throughout enterprise infrastructure. Eclypsium’s SaaS platform does this by integrating the bill of materials from suppliers and continuously monitoring to independently assess risk of each critical asset from chip to cloud, throughout the life cycle, and across enterprise ecosystems. Protecting Fortune 100 enterprises and federal agencies, Eclypsium has been named a Gartner Cool Vendor in Security Operations and Threat Intelligence. A TAG Cyber Distinguished Vendor, one of the World’s 10 Most Innovative Security Companies by Fast Company, a CNBC Upstart 100, a CB Insights Cyber Defender, and an RSAC Innovation Sandbox finalist. For more information, visit .

Benefits

Eclypsium headquarters are located in Portland, OR with distributed remote employees and global teams in Argentina and the Bay Area. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages and are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families.

Benefits & Perks include:

• Competitive compensation & startup equity, including 13th salary
• Comprehensive premium health coverage for you and your family
• 15 working days of paid vacation
• Recognition of Argentina’s national holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Paid parental leave
• Hybrid work
• English classes during working hours
• Regular events and celebrations

Equal Opportunity

Eclypsium is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the importance of diverse teams and value candidates of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, ethnicity, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or invisible disability status, political affiliation, veteran status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

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