Member of Technical Staff - Backend Software Engineer

Endor Labs

$120K — $160K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in engineering with 3-5 years of experience
  • ~3 years of Golang programming expertise, focusing on microservices and distributed architecture
  • Familiarity with diverse build tools and tool chains like Maven, pip, npm
  • Experience in scalable distributed systems and load balancing
  • Strong communication skills for discussing architectural trade-offs
  • Adaptable problem-solver in fast-paced environments
  • Knowledge of AI tools for enhanced software delivery

Responsibilities

  • Join and contribute to the backend team focusing on a distributed system
  • Own and enhance core functionalities of the AppSec platform
  • Lead the development of AI-based code security solutions
  • Drive API Gateway and server optimizations for reliability
  • Enhance the dynamic cloud scan platform supporting tool chains
  • Design and build innovative tools that impact all teams
  • Implement best practices in observability for high system reliability

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model allowing flexibility
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in AI and security
  • Influence over core product development and architecture
  • Collaborative work environment fostering innovation
  • Potential for growth within an early-stage company
Full Job Description
This role is based in Palo Alto, California, and follows a hybrid work model. If you're excited about helping build a large-scale SaaS platform at an early-stage company and the qualifications below align with your background, we'd love to connect!
How You'll Make an Impact
  • Join Our Cutting-Edge Backend Team: Dive into the heart of innovation by working on a state-of-the-art distributed system with a sophisticated monorepo architecture.
  • Own Core Product Functionality: Own the core functionality at the heart of Endor's AppSec platform. Design and deliver features that secure source code end to end, from IDE to deployment, fueling the next generation of AI-driven software development.
  • AI Code security - Be at the forefront of securing customer code with bleeding edge AI code security solutions.
  • Elevate Core Services: Drive the development and optimization of vital core services like our API Gateway and API servers, ensuring robust and scalable infrastructure.
  • Maintain diverse scan environments - Enhance our dynamic cloud scan platform by supporting the ever-growing build and tool chain requirements.
  • Innovate with Autonomy: Embrace the freedom to design and build top-tier tools that will be leveraged across all teams at Endor, making a significant impact on our operations.
  • Champion Observability: Apply best practices in observability to ensure our products and platforms achieve exceptional reliability and availability for our users.
What We're Looking For
  • Engineering Expertise: Bachelor's in engineering and 3-5 years of experience.
  • Golang Mastery: Showcase ~3 years of experience in Golang programming, with a deep focus on microservices and distributed architecture, to drive our cutting-edge solutions.
  • Build tools and tool chains familiarity - How different tool chains like Maven, pip, npm work to provide a seamless scan experience for our customers.
  • Scalable Systems: Bring your experience with scalable distributed systems, including microservices, domain-driven design, load balancing, and scaling strategies (both horizontal and vertical), to tackle complex challenges.
  • Effective Communicator: Leverage your ability to discuss architectural trade-offs and guide teams towards the most effective solutions, ensuring alignment and forward momentum.
  • Adaptable Innovator: Thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting requirements, embracing change and finding creative solutions to new and unfamiliar problems.
  • AI Savvy - Leverage AI and automated code generation tools to accelerate the delivery of robust, security-hardened, and production-grade software.

Preferred Skills
  • Master of Secure Design: Expertise in secure software design principles, including managing certificates, OAuth2/OIDC, and implementing secure changes.
  • Cloud-Native Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Lambda functions, or other cutting-edge cloud-native technologies.
  • Security Savvy: Knowledge of security, fraud prevention, and anomaly detection to tackle real-world challenges and safeguard our systems with cutting-edge solutions.
Compensation

For candidates who receive an offer for this position, the compensation range is expected to be between $120,000 - $160,000. This may include additional incentives such as commission targets, restricted stock units, and/or bonuses, depending on the role.

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