Leads design and implementation of backend services and security tool integrations (EDR, SIEM, identity) for detection platform. Requires backend expertise in TypeScript/Node.js, distributed systems, security concepts, and technical leadership.
200k – 260k/yr
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About the role
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of core backend services and integrations that power Wirespeed's detection and enrichment platform.
Own high-impact integrations with key security tools (such as EDR, identity providers, and SIEMs) end to end, including reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability.
Collaborate with detection engineering and security operations to translate detection strategies into robust, production-quality logic and pipelines.
Set technical standards for code quality, testing, and observability, and drive consistent adoption through design and code reviews.
Mentor and guide senior engineers, helping them navigate complex architectural decisions and develop scalable, secure solutions.
Skills and Qualifications
Significant experience as a backend or platform engineer building distributed systems and cloud-based services in production.
Strong proficiency with TypeScript/Node.js or a similar modern backend language and framework.
Hands-on experience designing and maintaining integrations with third-party APIs or platforms; experience with security tools (EDR, identity, SIEM) is highly preferred.
Solid understanding of security concepts and practices, with expertise in at least one of: endpoint detection and response, identity and access management, SIEM/log analytics, or detection engineering.
Proven ability to design, deliver, and operate complex systems that handle high volumes of data, with strong reliability and observability.
Demonstrated technical leadership, including influencing architecture, mentoring other engineers, and collaborating effectively across teams.
Strong communication skills and a practical, outcome-oriented approach to problem solving.
Experience in a cybersecurity, MDR, or related domain is a plus.
Compensation
US base salary ranges from $200,000/year in lowest geographic market up to $260,000/year in highest geographic market.
Perks
100% medical, dental and vision coverage
Flexible PTO policy
Annual home office stipend and WeWork access
Mental & physical health wellness programs (One Medical, Headspace, Wellhub, and more)
Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement
Skills
TypeScriptNode.jsEdrSIEMIdentity And Access ManagementDetection EngineeringDistributed SystemsCloud ServicesThird-Party ApisObservability
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