Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

<p><strong>Who We Are!</strong></p><p>Back in 2019, spiderSilk was born with a bold idea: build regional, sovereign cybersecurity IP that could stand tall on the global stage.</p><p>Our mission? To shake up the way organizations protect their ever-changing digital worlds with continuous, intelligent, and autonomous security that doesn’t miss a beat.</p><p>We’re a global mix of curious minds, problem-solvers, and passionate builders, all united by one goal: making the internet a safer place for everyone. Around here, we thrive on vision, energy, and a strong sense of ownership.</p><p>If this feels like your kind of crew, you’ll probably fit right in.<br></p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong><br><br>As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll play a leadership role in the design and development of mission-critical systems that enable spiderSilk’s cutting-edge cybersecurity platform. You’ll mentor junior engineers, lead project initiatives, and ensure technical excellence across the board.<br></p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><blockquote><ul><li><p>Deep expertise in one or more languages such as Python, Java and building solutions working at high scale.<br>Experience with distributed systems and scalable architectures.Familiarity with security principles and secure coding practices.</p></li><li><p>Proven ability to lead projects and mentor other engineers.Proficient with AI tools supporting operations &amp; development.</p></li><li><p>Strong grasp of software design patterns and their practical trade-offs - Proven experience building and operating systems that handle high daily traffic volumes </p></li><li><p>Hands-on expertise with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning </p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and common security tooling </p></li><li><p>Practical fluency with AI tooling and prompt engineering in day-to-day development work </p></li><li><p>Collaborative mindset with a track record of working effectively across a team <br><br> Nice to have:</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of vector databases (e.g. Pinecone, Weaviate, pgvector) and graph databases (e.g. Neo4j)</p></li></ul></blockquote><p><br></p><p><br></p>