Principal Software Engineer, Security
Coalition
3 days ago
Remote, United States
Staff+
H1B Sponsor
Base Salary
$172k - $256k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of core backend services and integrations for Wirespeed’s detection platform.
- Own high-impact integrations with key security tools, ensuring reliability and maintainability.
- Collaborate with detection engineering and security operations to create robust production-quality logic.
- Set technical standards for code quality, testing, and observability, driving consistent adoption.
- Mentor and guide senior engineers in complex architectural decisions and scalable solutions.
Requirements
- Significant experience as a backend or platform engineer building distributed systems and cloud-based services.
- Strong proficiency with TypeScript/Node.js or a similar modern backend language.
- Hands-on experience designing and maintaining integrations with third-party APIs, preferably security tools.
- Solid understanding of security concepts, with expertise in areas like EDR, identity management, or SIEM.
- Proven ability to design and operate complex systems handling high data volumes with reliability.
- Demonstrated technical leadership and effective collaboration across teams.
- Strong communication skills and a practical, outcome-oriented problem-solving approach.
- Experience in cybersecurity or related domains is a plus but not required.
Benefits
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible PTO policy.
- Annual home office stipend and WeWork access.
- Mental and physical health wellness programs.
- Competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement.
Tech Stack
Node.jsTypeScript
Categories
BackendSecurity