Software Engineer (Python)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Python): Building and enhancing innovative cybersecurity products for a global AI platform with an accent on rapid prototyping and structured development. Focus on creating novel defense methodologies, optimizing system speed and scale, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Location: Hybrid in the Cambridge office (requires attendance at least 2 days a week)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity, protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats with its proprietary active security platform.

What you will do

• Develop and prototype new ideas to improve cybersecurity services and offerings.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and strategists to optimize solutions for speed and scale.
• Contribute to projects ranging from rapid prototyping to structured platform development.
• Advance unique methodologies for defending against unknown cyber-attacks.
• Balance creativity and logical thinking to implement novel features under time constraints.

Requirements

• Analytical approach to problem-solving and a solution-focused mindset.
• Demonstrable programming skills and ability to write production-quality code.
• Comfortable working autonomously and making independent decisions.
• Knowledge or interest in cybersecurity and malware forensics.
• Experience in statistical analysis of static or dynamic systems.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerization.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of cloud computing environments.
• Experience with JavaScript, Rust, or C++.

Culture & Benefits

• 23 days of holiday plus public holidays, increasing to 25 days after 2 years.
• Private medical insurance covering yourself, your partner, and children.
• Life insurance at 4 times your base salary.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme and enhanced family leave.
• Birthday off and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program.