Staff Software Engineer

Kai Cyber, Inc.

$130K — $180K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in software engineering with cloud-native architecture experience.
  • Proven track record in driving technical projects end-to-end.
  • Strong hands-on background in microservices architecture and API-driven design.
  • Expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines in a cloud environment (Azure preferred).
  • Familiarity with modern databases, gRPC, message queues, and DevOps automation.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end delivery of major platform initiatives, from design through deployment and post-launch success.
  • Design, develop, and optimize distributed microservices in Golang for scale, reliability, and performance.
  • Collaborate across teams - Product, AI, and Customer Success - to align architecture with business objectives.
  • Drive engineering excellence through code quality standards, design reviews, automation, and CI/CD best practices.
  • Be a mentor and multiplier, guiding software engineers through architecture decisions, trade-offs, and delivery.
  • Partner with leadership to align engineering strategy with product objectives and technical roadmap.

Benefits

  • Ownership & Leadership opportunities.
  • Mentorship from industry leaders.
  • Collaboration in a diverse and inclusive environment.
  • Work on impactful projects in AI and cybersecurity.
Full Job Description
As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be a technical leader and hands-on contributor, driving critical initiatives from concept to production. You'll architect, build, and mentor while partnering cross-functionally with Product, AI, and Security. This is a high-impact role where you'll influence technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure delivery of scalable, secure services that meet enterprise-grade expectations.

What You'll Do

  • Own end-to-end delivery of major platform initiatives, from design through deployment and post-launch success.
  • Design, develop, and optimize distributed microservices in Golang for scale, reliability, and performance.
  • Collaborate across teams - Product, AI, and Customer Success - to align architecture with business objectives.
  • Drive engineering excellence through code quality standards, design reviews, automation, and CI/CD best practices.
  • Be a mentor and multiplier, guiding software engineers through architecture decisions, trade-offs, and delivery.
  • Partner with leadership to align engineering strategy with product objectives and technical roadmap.


What We're Looking For

  • 8+ years in software engineering with cloud-native architecture experience.
  • Proven record of driving technical projects end-to-end, coordinating across teams and stakeholders.
  • Strong hands-on background in microservices architecture, distributed systems, and API-driven design.
  • Expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines in a cloud environment (Azure preferred).
  • Familiarity with modern databases, gRPC, message queues, and DevOps automation.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills - comfortable leading discussions from code to business impact.
  • (Bonus) Understanding or interest in cybersecurity, AI-driven systems, or threat intelligence.


Our Culture

  • Ownership & Leadership: Engineers make decisions and own outcomes.
  • Mentorship & Growth: Learn from industry leaders and experiment with the frontier of AI and cybersecurity.
  • Collaboration & Inclusion: We value diverse perspectives that challenge the status quo and fuel innovation.
  • Impact Mindset: Every line of code contributes to shaping the future of enterprise security.


Work Location

This is a 5-day-a-week in-office role based in North San Jose, CA.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Kai Cyber, Inc.

  • Staff Software Engineer
    $130K — $180K *
    San Jose, CA 95123 (Santa Clara County)
    Enterprise Technology
    In-Person
  • Senior Software Developer
    $130K — $160K *
    San Jose, CA 95123 (Santa Clara County)
    Information Technology
    In-Person
  • IT Manager
    $120K — $150K *
    San Jose, CA 95123 (Santa Clara County)
    Information Technology
    In-Person
  • AI Platform Security Engineer
    $120K — $160K *
    San Jose, CA 95123 (Santa Clara County)
    Information Technology
    In-Person

More Enterprise Technology Jobs

Find similar Staff Software Engineer jobs: