# Principal Software Engineer, Security

**Company:** [Coalition Security](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/coalition-security)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Security Engineering
**Salary:** $200k – $260k/yr
**Skills:** TypeScript, Node.js, Edr, SIEM, Identity And Access Management, Detection Engineering, Distributed Systems, Cloud Services, Third-Party Apis, Observability
**Posted:** 2026-03-31

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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

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