As a Staff Backend Software Engineer, you'll build the lightweight security components that power our Generative AI Security platform. This includes developing core sensors and enforcement mechanisms that operate across diverse environments-from endpoints and browsers to production workloads-enabling real-time, adaptive security. You'll collaborate with expert engineers, tackle high-impact security challenges, and expand your expertise in AI security, helping to shape the next generation of protection at scale. What Will You Do? Primary responsibilities include: • Continuously optimize sensor components for minimal system footprint, ensuring high performance, low resource consumption, and maximum reliability. • Contribute to the evolution of AISPM by helping design adaptive policy logic, improving decision engines, and expanding coverage across platforms. • Build endpoint solutions focused on security, integrating them with our platform for real-time threat detection and data protection. • Collaborate with security engineers, QA, and product teams to reach customer/business goals. • Stay current with the latest developments in Generative AI and platform security, incorporating relevant advancements into our agents and extensions. What Skills and Knowledge Will You Bring? Ideal candidates will have: • At least 4 years of experience in Python, Node.js or comparable language • Experience with macOS and Windows Endpoint Security • Proficiency in OS architecture and internals • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail • Proficiency in browser extension development (Chrome, Firefox, etc.) - Advantage We invest in our Sentinels with comprehensive, competitive benefits designed to support you and your family: Equity & Rewards • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Time Off & Wellbeing • Flexible time off • Paid company holidays and paid sick time • Gender-neutral parental leave • Grandparent leave Insurance & Financial Security • Medical, dental, and vision coverage • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Life and disability insurance • Health and dependent care FSA • Voluntary benefits (hospital, accident, critical illness) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • ARAG pre-paid legal • Nationwide pet insurance • Cancer Care program • Global business travel medical insurance Work Perks & Flexibility • Home office allowance • Mobile phone reimbursement Wellness & Lifestyle • Wellness coach • Wellness/gym reimbursement • Fertility coverage • Adoption & surrogacy reimbursement This U.S. role has a base pay range that will vary based on the location of the candidate. For some locations, a different pay range may apply. If so, this range will be provided to you during the recruiting process. You can also reach out to the recruiter with any questions. Base Salary Range $156,000-$215,000 USD