Principal Software Engineer, Security

Coalition

United States
Base: $200,000pyear - $260,000pyear; bonus/equity:...
On-site
Backend services and integrations
Typescript/node.js
Third-party apis
Coalition is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for their Security Engineering organization, focusing on backend services and integrations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in building distributed systems and have a strong understanding of security concepts

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • Set technical standards for code quality, testing, and observability, and drive consistent adoption through design and code reviews.

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Coalition is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for their Security Engineering organization, focusing on backend services and integrations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in building distributed systems and have a strong understanding of security concepts.

Salary

Base: $200,000/year - $260,000/year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 100% medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible PTO, home office stipend, WeWork access, wellness programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • backend services and integrations
  • TypeScript/Node.js
  • third-party APIs
  • security tools integrations
  • high volumes of data
  • technical leadership

Nice-to-have

  • outcome-oriented approach
  • eager to learn security domain

Key Requirements

  • Significant backend or platform engineering experience
  • Experience with security tools (EDR, identity, SIEM)
  • Expertise in endpoint detection, identity management, or SIEM/log analytics
  • Proven ability to design, deliver, and operate complex systems

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Not specified

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