Staff Software Engineer (Data)

SpyCloud is on a mission to make the internet a safer place by disrupting the criminal underground. SpyCloud’s solutions thwart cyberattacks and protect more than 4 billion accounts worldwide. Cybersecurity is an exciting, evolving space, and being at the forefront of the fight to disrupt cybercrime makes SpyCloud a special place to work. If you’re driven to align your career with a fantastic mission, look no further!

Who You Are:

You are a passionate engineer who enjoys taking on new challenges. You are looking for an opportunity in a startup where you can grow with the company as an engineer. You are excited about building large scale distributed data systems and enjoy solving complex software problems. You are energized by the opportunity to help grow our product portfolio. You are self-motivated and are able to switch contexts as business needs change. With over 8 years of professional experience, you are adept at introducing new pragmatic designs and providing strong technical leadership. You value good design and readable code over fleeting trends.

 

Our Stack:

• Programming Languages: Python, GO and TypeScript
• Relational Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL
• NoSQL Databases: ElasticSearch, DynamoDB
• Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Terraform
• Operating Systems: Linux, Windows

 

What You'll Do:

1. Feature Development:
• Develop, deploy, and test existing and new products.
• Ensure high-quality results and timely delivery of full product roadmap items.
2. Technical Leadership:
• Provide strong leadership on technical direction and pragmatic design decisions.
• Maintain good work ethics and a humble attitude while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Troubleshoot customer-reported issues.
3. Team Collaboration and Improvement:
• Adopt existing team practices and recommend improvements as needed.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve common goals.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

 

Requirements:

1. Professional Experience:
• At least 8 years of professional experience delivering high-quality production software.
2. Technical Proficiency:
• Strong working knowledge of a programming language in our stack.
• Strong working knowledge of building and interacting with RESTful APIs.
• Strong working knowledge of a relational and a NoSQL based database in our stack.
• Strong computer science fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Working knowledge streaming data technologies such as Amazon Kinesis or Apache Kafka
• Experience with open-source data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark, Apache Flink or Apache Storm
• Working knowledge of software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build and deployment processes, and testing.
3. Cloud Experience:
• Strong working knowledge of AWS services such as API Gateway, AWS Lambda, EMR, EC2, and ECS.
4. Communication and Problem-Solving:
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
5. Version Control and Additional Skills:
• AWS CodeBuild
• GitHub
• GitHub Actions

Performance Indicators:

• Successful design, development, deployment, and testing of new products and features.
• Timely delivery and high-quality results of product roadmap items.
• Effective technical leadership and pragmatic design decisions.
• Adoption and improvement of team practices and processes.

Expected Outcomes:

• High-quality, robust APIs and backend services that meet product requirements.
• Efficient and timely completion of development tasks.
• Strong technical guidance and leadership within the team.
• Continuous improvement in team practices and overall development process.

SpyCloud is not sponsoring visas at this time.

U.S.-Based Benefits + Perks (for Full Time Employees):

At SpyCloud, we are committed to working alongside individuals who are equally passionate about preventing cybercrime, regardless of their department or role. Guided by our core values in all business decisions, we prioritize unity in our mission and ensure all SpyCloud employees have the support and benefits they need to stay focused on our goals. In addition to our engaging workspace in South Austin, flexible and remote-friendly work options, and competitive salary pack