Lead Backend Software Engineer

Corelight

North America
Base: $175,000 - $229,000 usdpyear; bonus/equity: ...
On-site
8+ years professional software development experience
Deep expertise in golang multi-threaded applications
Experience with rest and graphql api design
Corelight is seeking a Lead Backend Software Engineer to contribute to their Open NDR Platform, focusing on cybersecurity solutions through network data insights. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in software development, particularly in Golang, and a strong understanding of API design and database management

Job Summary

  • The role involves driving end-to-end architecture for the centralized Sensor management platform known as Fleet.
  • Candidates must provide mentorship to other engineers through rigorous code reviews and promotion of maintainable coding standards.
  • Corelight is a fast-growing network detection and response platform fueled by investments from top-tier venture capital organizations.

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Corelight is seeking a Lead Backend Software Engineer to contribute to their Open NDR Platform, focusing on cybersecurity solutions through network data insights. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in software development, particularly in Golang, and a strong understanding of API design and database management.

Salary

Base: $175,000 - $229,000 USD/year; Bonus/Equity: Percentage may come in form of commission-based or discretionary bonus plus equity; Benefits: Additional benefits awarded

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years professional software development experience
  • Deep expertise in Golang multi-threaded applications
  • Experience with REST and GraphQL API design
  • Proficiency with Relational SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Formal API specifications like OpenAPI

Nice-to-have

  • Prior experience leading software teams
  • Background in Enterprise Security or Network products
  • Familiarity with Elasticsearch or Splunk search tools
  • Experience with Zeek, Suricata, and YARA technologies
  • Strong product empathy and user-centric mindset

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of senior or lead software development roles
  • Linux or Unix-style platform experience

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