R & D Senior Software Engineer

R&D Senior Software Engineer

Are you looking for more in life than just building another web app? Does upending cyber security resonate with you? We're a rapidly expanding cybersecurity startup revolutionizing vulnerability management for organizations of all sizes. For our customers, vulnerability management has always been a game of catch-up, with limited asset coverage and manual processes. Nucleus' primary mission is to create a fast, scalable platform that not only addresses these challenges but also makes vulnerability management simple, fun, and effortless. Currently, we're looking for a passionate Senior Python Software Engineer to join our growing team of engineers.

About Nucleus Security
Nucleus Security is transforming how security and development teams manage vulnerabilities at scale. Our platform unifies vulnerability data across scanners and environments, enabling organizations to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities efficiently. We work with some of the most security-forward enterprises, empowering them with tools that accelerate secure software delivery and infrastructure hardening.

Role Overview
As a Senior Software Engineer in our Engineering team, you'll operate at the frontier of innovation, taking early ideas and high-level product vision and translating them into real, impactful software.

What You’ll Do
-You will work with the Founders, multiple members of the R&D team, and the engineering team to develop new, experimental technologies as part of Nucleus’ innovation mission.
-The core responsibility is to develop our new to market, AI-driven vulnerability intelligence platform and data feed. Take ownership of design, implementation, an deployment in conjunction with the R & D team.
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the globe, each working in different technology stacks.
-Build scalable backend systems using Python (Django) and MySQL or SingleStore.
-Develop dynamic and responsive user interfaces with TypeScript, React and Tailwind.
-Investigate and incorporate emerging trends in cybersecurity into product ideas.
-Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
-Participate in architectural discussions and code reviews.

What We’re Looking For
Required Experience

Preferred Experience

Why You Should Be Excited

• Nucleus is a truly unique solution that’s defining a market AND making an actual impact. 

• We’re biased, but you will get to work with one of the best teams in security.We have a lot to get done and we work extremely hard, but we have fun in the process. 

• Work with a high-performing team that values creativity, autonomy, and innovation.

• Collaborate on meaningful products that improve the security posture of major organizations.

• Enjoy flexible remote work arrangements and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Additional Information
At Nucleus we are committed to achieving excellence in our field by combining diversity, collaboration, teamwork, and pride in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.