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Senior Engineer - Security Products (Backend APIs)

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Base Salary

$181k - $217k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, ship, and own public-facing APIs and backend services in Go.
  • Utilize AI coding agents in daily workflows.
  • Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and security researchers.
  • Transform ambiguous problems into well-defined technical plans.
  • Author design and architectural documents for team alignment.
  • Work with internal teams to understand needs and deliver solutions.
  • Ensure stability, performance, and scalability in designs.
  • Mentor and grow other engineers through code reviews and technical leadership.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience designing and building reliable, large-scale backend systems.
  • 5+ years of experience shipping production code in Go.
  • 3+ years of experience with public APIs and managing breaking changes.
  • Proven ability to drive projects from design to post-launch.
  • Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles.
  • Experience designing for end-users and support engineers.
  • Ability to prioritize testing and observability effectively.
  • Familiarity with AI coding agents as a daily tool.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Family planning and mental health support.
  • Flexible vacation policy and up to 18 days of paid sick leave.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
  • 11 paid local holidays and 12 paid company wellness days.

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