Principal Software Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer (Cybersecurity): Leading the design and implementation of core backend services and integrations for Wirespeed’s detection and enrichment platform with an accent on reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability. Focus on translating detection strategies into robust, production-quality logic and pipelines, setting technical standards, and mentoring senior engineers.

Location: Any location, United States

Salary: The US base salary for this position ranges from $172,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $256,250/year in our highest geographic market.

Company

hirify.global is the world's first Active Insurance provider designed to help prevent digital risk before it strikes.

What you will do

• Lead the design and implementation of core backend services and integrations that power Wirespeed’s detection and enrichment platform.
• Own high-impact integrations with key security tools (such as EDR, identity providers, and SIEMs) end to end, including reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability.
• Collaborate with detection engineering and security operations to translate detection strategies into robust, production-quality logic and pipelines.
• Set technical standards for code quality, testing, and observability, and drive consistent adoption through design and code reviews.
• Mentor and guide senior engineers, helping them navigate complex architectural decisions and develop scalable, secure solutions.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a backend or platform engineer building distributed systems and cloud-based services in production.
• Strong proficiency with TypeScript/Node.js or a similar modern backend language and framework.
• Hands-on experience designing and maintaining integrations with third-party APIs or platforms; experience with security tools (EDR, identity, SIEM) is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of security concepts and practices, with expertise in at least one of: endpoint detection and response, identity and access management, SIEM/log analytics, or detection engineering.
• Proven ability to design, deliver, and operate complex systems that handle high volumes of data, with strong reliability and observability.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, including influencing architecture, mentoring other engineers, and collaborating effectively across teams.

Nice to have

• Experience in a cybersecurity, MDR, or related domain.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible PTO policy
• Annual home office stipend and WeWork access
• Mental & physical health wellness programs
• Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement
• Remote-first, highly inclusive culture that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds.