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Senior Backend Engineer - Cloud Native Security

$128k - $176k

SentinelOne

USNorth AmericaAmericasRemote

About Us:

SentinelOne is defining the future of cybersecurity through our XDR platform that automatically prevents, detects, and responds to threats in real-time. Singularity XDR ingests data and leverages our patented AI models to deliver autonomous protection. With SentinelOne, organizations gain full transparency into everything happening across the network at machine speed – to defeat every attack, at every stage of the threat lifecycle. 

We are a values-driven team where names are known, results are rewarded, and friendships are formed. Trust, accountability, relentlessness, ingenuity, and OneSentinel define the pillars of our collaborative and unified global culture. Were looking for people that will drive team success and collaboration across SentinelOne. If you’re enthusiastic about innovative approaches to problem-solving, we would love to speak with you about joining our team!

*Please note that given Federal & FedRAMP regulations, hiring for this role is limited to US citizens only. *

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a strong Backend Software Engineer with:

  • Experience: Proficiency in backend development and cloud-native architectures.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to design scalable solutions for high-volume event streams and mitigate security risks in real-time.
  • Collaboration: Excellent team collaboration skills to integrate and enrich data streams.
  • Innovation: A proactive approach to improving systems and driving SentinelOnes growth.

What will you do?

You will play a crucial role in the architecture, design, and implementation of a sophisticated, multi-disciplinary cloud-native software platform. This platform will handle hundreds of millions of events daily through a Kafka pipeline, integrating with various cloud providers. Your responsibilities will include designing and integrating with multiple services to enrich data, enabling real-time detection of misconfigurations and potential security risks.

You will have a significant impact on SentinelOnes growth by contributing to a system that serves thousands of users (security specialists at enterprise & government customers across the globe, incl. at Fortune10s or hundreds of Global 2000) and ensures robust security across diverse cloud environments.

You will join a global, multidisciplinary team of backend and frontend engineers. We operate in an agile environment using Scrum methodologies, fostering collaboration and innovation to deliver high-quality security solutions.

What experience and knowledge should you bring?

  • A degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering from a well-regarded university OR equivalent experience from well-renowned companies
  • At least 5+ years of professional experience in development using Python or Go/Java/C++
  • Ability to quickly dive into new products and understand their inner workings
  • Self-driven individual, able to liaison with multiple internal teams and drive end-to-end development efforts
  • Familiarity with AWS or GCP

It would be great if you have experience with:

  • Kafka eco-system (pub/sub, Kafka connect, etc.) - big advantage
  • Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience with large-scale management systems and performance
  • Experience with enterprise software or SaaS organizations

Why us? 

You will be joining a cutting-edge company where you will tackle extraordinary challenges and work with the very best in the industry.

  • Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k), Commuter, Health and Dependent FSA
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Industry-leading gender-neutral parental leave
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • Cell phone reimbursement
This U.S. role has a base pay range that will vary based on the location of the candidate.  For some

locations, a different pay range may apply.  If so, this range will be provided to you during the recruiting

process.  You can also reach out to the recruiter with any questions.

Base Salary Range
$128,000$176,000 USD

SentinelOne is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

SentinelOne participates in the E-Verify Program for all U.S. based roles.