Senior Software Architect (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Software Architect (Cybersecurity): Incubating the next generation of cybersecurity products from scratch with an accent on rapid prototyping and "Zero to One" development. Focus on designing scalable architectural foundations, solving complex early-stage technical problems, and turning threat research into functional prototypes.

Location: Remote (US)

Compensation: $230,000 - $260,000 base plus bonus and equity

Company

Remote-first cybersecurity company providing enterprise-grade protection for businesses of all sizes through a human-led SOC and in-house technology.

What you will do

• Lead the "Zero to One" phase for new cybersecurity offerings, moving from concept to high-fidelity prototype.
• Build core libraries and initial services for new products, primarily using Go and Ruby.
• Design flexible, scalable architectures for experimental products to eventually integrate into the broader platform.
• Solve the hardest early-stage problems to prove viability of new detection methods and data ingestion styles.
• Partner with Researchers and Product teams to translate complex adversarial behaviors into automated capabilities.
• Act as a technical proxy for the CTO when evaluating "build vs. buy" decisions for new product lines.

Requirements

• Extensive experience taking technical products from initial concept to launch.
• Proficiency in multiple languages, with a strong preference for Go and Ruby.
• Deep architectural understanding of the 'sensor-to-cloud' journey, from endpoint telemetry to backend intelligence.
• Ability to design systems that can eventually handle millions of events per second.
• Must be based in the United States.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% remote work environment since 2015.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits plans.
• 401(k) with a 5% company contribution regardless of employee contribution.
• Stock options for all full-time employees.
• Generous paid time off, including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Annual allowance for education and professional development, plus a home office reimbursement.