Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Job description

Who We Are! Back in 2019, spiderSilk was born with a bold idea: build regional, sovereign cybersecurity IP that could stand tall on the global stage. Our mission? To shake up the way organizations protect their ever-changing digital worlds with continuous, intelligent, and autonomous security that doesn’t miss a beat. We’re a global mix of curious minds, problem-solvers, and passionate builders, all united by one goal: making the internet a safer place for everyone. Around here, we thrive on vision, energy, and a strong sense of ownership. If this feels like your kind of crew, you’ll probably fit right in. About the Role: As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll play a leadership role in the design and development of mission-critical systems that enable spiderSilk’s cutting-edge cybersecurity platform. You’ll mentor junior engineers, lead project initiatives, and ensure technical excellence across the board. Requirements: Deep expertise in one or more languages such as Python, Java and building solutions working at high scale. Experience with distributed systems and scalable architectures.Familiarity with security principles and secure coding practices. Proven ability to lead projects and mentor other engineers.Proficient with AI tools supporting operations & development. Strong grasp of software design patterns and their practical trade-offs - Proven experience building and operating systems that handle high daily traffic volumes Hands-on expertise with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning Working knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and common security tooling Practical fluency with AI tooling and prompt engineering in day-to-day development work Collaborative mindset with a track record of working effectively across a team Nice to have: Working knowledge of vector databases (e.g. Pinecone, Weaviate, pgvector) and graph databases (e.g. Neo4j)