# Senior Software Engineer

**Company:** [Stellar Cyber](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/stellar-cyber)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $150k – $200k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Python, Java, Go, Docker, Kubernetes, REST APIs, gRPC, Microservices, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning
**Posted:** 2026-06-04

> Senior Staff Software Engineer building scalable backend systems and data processing components for a cybersecurity Open XDR platform, collaborating with ML researchers and product teams.

## Job Description

## Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable data processing components and supporting features for cybersecurity applications, including threat detections, incident correlation, threat intelligence, and asset management.
- Monitor and resolve production stability issues related to the aforementioned components and features.
- Collaborate closely with machine learning / security researchers, UI / UX, and product management to ensure the design and implementation align with evolving product needs and business goals.

## Requirements
### Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3 years of experience with software development or 2 years of experience with an advanced degree in an industry setting.
- 3 years of experience with data structures and algorithms in either an academic or industry setting.
- 2 years of experience with developing backend functionalities, distributed systems, APIs (REST / gRPC), and microservices for machine learning or other data intensive projects.
- Experience with cloud computing technologies, including containerization, orchestration, and deployment (Docker, Kubernetes, etc).
- Experience in one or more of the following programming languages: Python, Java, Go.
- Proficiency in communicating over a text-based medium (e.g., Slack) and can succinctly describe, discuss, and document technical details.

### Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science with a research focus on software systems.
- Experience with developing backend components, such as threat detection engines, in a cybersecurity product.
- Experience working on machine learning platform teams and/or building tools and frameworks for researchers.
- Experience with observability frameworks and practices in machine learning systems.
- Knowledge of machine learning and/or SecOps concepts is a plus.

## Benefits
- Pre-IPO Stock Options (equity opportunity)
- Medical, Dental & Vision care
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off
- Referral Program
- Rewards and Recognition Program

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