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Staff Software Engineer

SpyCloud transforms recaptured darknet data to protect businesses from identity-based cyberattacks, offering solutions for ransomware prevention, account takeover protection, and cybercrime investigations.

SpyCloud

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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!

*The ideal candidate for this role would work hybrid (2 days per week) in our Austin, Texas headquarters. We are also open to candidates who are remote in the United States, but can travel to our headquarters 1-2 times per quarter*

At SpyCloud, we are working on getting customers their data from the dark web as soon as possible. In this role, you will be building out our next-gen data architecture. You will also be working with AI/ML Models, LLM applications, and out data lake of Dark Web data.

We are looking for candidates who are excited about building large scale distributed data systems and enjoy solving complex software problems. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to switch contexts and priorities as business needs change. Candidates should have around 8+ years of professional experience, strong technical leadership, and be adept at introducing new pragmatic designs. We are looking for a passionate engineer who enjoys taking on new challenges, and values 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 package, we offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • 401(k) with Employer Contribution
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
    • Health Savings Account (HSA) available with Employer Contribution
  • Employer Paid Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Generous PTO Plan and 16 paid holidays per year

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

  • Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Contribution
  • Employer Provided Private Health Insurance and Healthcare Cashplan
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance and Income Replacement
  • Generous Holiday Plan and 14 paid holidays per year

About SpyCloud:

SpyCloud is on a mission to disrupt the cycle of cybercrime. As the leader in Cybercrime Analytics, our solutions thwart cyberattacks that originate from the use of stolen data, including account takeover, ransomware, and online fraud. More than 550 customers and partners trust SpyCloud to protect users' identities, prevent targeted attacks, and unmask adversaries attempting to harm businesses and their customers.

To learn more and see insights on your company’s exposed data, visit SpyCloud.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to make the internet a safer place by disrupting the criminal underground. Together with our customers and partners, we aim to end criminals’ ability to profit from stolen information.

Who We Are:

SpyCloud is a place for innovative, collaborative, and problem-solvers to thrive. Individually, we’re amazing, but together, we’re unstoppable. We celebrate diversity and various perspectives and aim to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. SpyCloud complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

SpyCloud expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment. Improper interference with the ability of SpyCloud's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. SpyCloud shares the right to work and participates in the E-Verify program in all locations.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us.

Our Culture:

Our culture is something really special. We’re all driven to disrupt the cybercriminal economy as we keep customer accounts safe from compromise. We support a truly worthy and serious mission, but we have fun doing it together. If you are driven, inventive, and collaborative, you’ll fit right in.

SpyCloud’s Recruitment Policy:

We will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with SpyCloud to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing SpyCloud should email careers@spycloud.com.

Compensation Transparency Policy:

At SpyCloud, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. We strive to ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their contributions, and we openly discuss our compensation philosophy and structure. We are committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits packages to attract and retain top talent, and we encourage open dialogue and feedback regarding compensation matters.

Learn more and apply: SpyCloud Careers

For applicants residing in California, please click here to read SpyCloud's CCPA Notice.

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SpyCloud is a cybersecurity company dedicated to disrupting cybercrime by transforming recaptured darknet data into actionable insights for businesses. Founded in 2016 by CEO Ted Ross and CIO Alen Puzic, the company aims to make the internet safer through automated solutions that help organizations combat identity-based cyberattacks. SpyCloud's platform provides early data recovery, data cleansing, password cracking, and automated remediation to protect against threats like ransomware, account takeover, session hijacking, and online fraud. The company's core mission is to end criminals' ability to profit from stolen information by providing businesses with the tools to proactively prevent attacks. SpyCloud's solutions leverage a vast repository of recaptured data from breaches, malware-infected devices, and other underground sources, protecting over four billion accounts globally.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, SpyCloud serves a diverse global clientele, including more than half of the Fortune 10 companies, mid-size enterprises, and government agencies. The company has a team of over 200 cybersecurity experts. SpyCloud's technology innovation has garnered significant recognition, including being named a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 recipient and receiving SC Awards for Best Threat Detection Technology. The company has also been consistently ranked as a Top Ten Best Place to Work by the Austin Business Journal. SpyCloud's approach focuses on holistic identity threat protection, addressing the full spectrum of an individual's online presence to uncover risks that traditional security tools might miss. This involves providing visibility into the same data criminals exploit, enabling organizations to remediate exposures across users' entire online personas. SpyCloud's offerings include Enterprise Protection, Consumer Risk Protection, and Investigations use cases, with a commitment to continuous innovation in authentication bypass prevention as technologies like passkeys and passwordless authentication become more prevalent.

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