Staff Software Engineer

Obsidian Security

Remote, US
Base: $176,000 - $196,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Remote
8+ years software development experience
Browser extension development expertise
Typescript and python programming skills
Obsidian Security is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to enhance their SaaS security platform, focusing on building features that detect sensitive data interactions in web applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, with proficiency in TypeScript, Python, and an understanding of browser internals

Job Summary

  • The role involves owning features from concept to production across browser extensions, backend services, and data pipelines.
  • A major focus is building systems to detect shadow AI usage where employees paste sensitive data into LLM chatbots.
  • Employees receive competitive compensation with equity, comprehensive healthcare, and flexible paid time off.

Matching Summary

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Obsidian Security is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to enhance their SaaS security platform, focusing on building features that detect sensitive data interactions in web applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, with proficiency in TypeScript, Python, and an understanding of browser internals.

Salary

Base: $176,000 - $196,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for equity awards; Benefits: Competitive package including 401k and healthcare

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years software development experience
  • Browser extension development expertise
  • TypeScript and Python programming skills
  • Event streaming and high-throughput ingestion
  • Backend services with Kafka and Postgres

Nice-to-have

  • Rust programming language knowledge
  • AI security and prompt injection awareness
  • Detection engineering or SIEM background
  • Experience with content scripts and DOM APIs
  • Security tool development history

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of software building experience
  • Deep understanding of browser internals and SPAs
  • Proven track record with browser extensions

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