Tech Lead / Software Development Engineer III

Job description

Most boards and executives are currently flying blind when it comes to cyber risk. They are guessing. At Safe, we’ve built an AI-driven engine that finally gives the C-Suite a clear, quantified, and real-time view of their security posture. We don’t just provide data; we provide **certainty**. We are a **$170M Series C-funded** category leader. We don’t play in the mid-market; we operate at the highest levels of global enterprise. Today, we are proud to **serve 10% of the Fortune 500**, protecting global icons such as **Apple, Netflix, AT&T, Verizon, and Victoria’s Secret**. As we scale toward our next chapter, we are looking for high-performers who want to do the best work of their careers at the intersection of AI and Cybersecurity. ### [**The Culture Memo: Our Operating System**](https://jobs.safe.security/culture/) Safe is not a typical corporate environment. We are a high-intensity, mission-driven team. We value builders who want to define a category and work alongside people who are equally committed to excellence. - **Extreme Ownership:** We don’t do "not my job." We hire people who see a gap and own the solution from start to finish. - **The Elite Standard:** We serve the most sophisticated companies on the planet. Our work must be bulletproof. Whether it’s a line of code or a sales deck, we aim for Tier-1 quality every time. - **Methodology & Rigor:** We don’t wing it. From **Force Management** and **MEDDICC** in sales to **data-driven sprints** in engineering, we rely on proven frameworks to stay disciplined and predictable. - **Radical Candor:** We move too fast for politics or sugar-coating. We value direct, honest feedback that helps us find the right answer quickly. - **The Series C Hustle:** We have the stability of a well-funded leader but the heart of a startup. ### **The Perks & Ownership:** We want our team to feel like owners because they **are** owners. We trust our people to manage their results and their time. - **Meaningful Equity:** Every "Safestar" is a shareholder. You aren’t just an employee; you are a partner in our success. - **Unlimited Leaves:** We don’t believe in clock-watching. We offer **unlimited leave** because we trust you to take the time you need to recharge while staying committed to the mission. - **Comprehensive Benefits:** We provide top-tier medical insurance and wellness benefits to ensure you and your family are well cared for. - **Career Trajectory:** We are growing aggressively. For high-performers, the path for advancement moves at the speed of your ambition. **Job Overview:** We are seeking an experienced and passionate Engineer to join our engineering team. As a senior engineer, you will lead a high-performing engineering team working closely with our Design, Product, and other stakeholders to develop and deliver core product features that help in predicting and preventing cyber breaches. **Location:** Bengaluru ### Core Responsibilities: - **Technical Leadership:** Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of developers, promoting best practices, code quality, and continuous improvement. - **Architecture and Design:** Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and architect scalable, secure, high-performance multi-tenant microservices. - **Code Review:** Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain code quality, identify opportunities for improvement, and share constructive feedback with team members. - **Cloud Expertise:** Leverage AWS services, including but not limited to AWS Lambda, API Gateway, EC2, S3, and RDS, to architect and optimize cloud-based solutions. - **Problem Solving:** Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions. - **Collaboration:** Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment between technical solutions and business objectives. - **Project Management:** Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of features, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope. ### Experience/ Qualifications/ Education: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. - Proven experience as a Lead Engineer or Senior Engineer of 5+ years with strong expertise in any server-side language such as NodeJs / Python / Go. - Hands-on experience in API development using Typescript and frameworks such as Express is preferred. - Experience with modern web development technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) is a plus. - Good understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases - Understanding of cloud computing concepts and experience using any major cloud service provider (AWS/GCP/Azure). - Ability to build and deploy the application in a containerized environment - Proven track record of delivering high-performance and scalable platforms in a fast-paced agile environment - Good leadership and communication skills - Zeal and drive to take end-to-end ownership. - Ability to lead and mentor a team of developers to achieve technical excellence. - Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. - Knowledge of DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (e.g.: AWS CloudFormation) is advantageous.