Staff Software Engineer, Python
Core
Design, build, and own production-grade REST APIs and scalable backend systems for a digital security platform protecting high-risk individuals.
Role type
Staff Backend Engineer (Python)
Builds
Backend systems, APIs, and AI-integrated infrastructure for discovery, monitoring, and removal workflows.
Domain
Cybersecurity / Privacy / Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Python, AWS (ECS, RDS, Lambda, S3, SQS, IAM), REST API design, SQL, CI/CD, architectural decision-making, mentoring
Preferred skills
FastAPI, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, handling sensitive/regulated data (PII, PHI, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP, SOC2), AI prompt engineering
Technologies
Python, AWS, FastAPI, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, PyCharm, VS Code
Responsibilities
Design and own production-grade REST APIs; architect and maintain scalable, secure backend systems; ensure high performance and responsiveness; collaborate with cross-functional teams; mentor engineers and define engineering standards; troubleshoot production issues; partner with Product, Security, and Data teams; make principled architectural decisions in security-sensitive areas.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with architectural ownership
