Back End Software Engineer - Inbound Email Product Systems

Abnormal Security Corporation; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing cybersecurity firm as a Back End Software Engineer focused on enhancing the Inbound Email Security product. You'll work on critical backend systems, driving projects from conception to operation while collaborating with talented engineers. This role offers the chance to mentor others, contribute to knowledge sharing, and make a significant impact in a company dedicated to protecting modern workplaces from sophisticated threats. If you're passionate about technology and eager to grow in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend software development experience.
• Proficient in Python and/or Go, with knowledge of distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute critical software projects with a team.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Python

Go

Distributed Systems

Software Development

Asynchronous Communication

Education

BS in Computer Science

Applied Sciences

Information Systems

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Django

Spark

Prometheus

Job description

Back End Software Engineer - Inbound Email Product Systems

Remote - Canada

Full-time

About the Role

Abnormal Security is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Inbound Email Products - Systems (IEPS) team. The MSP IEPS team is responsible for Abnormal’s core Inbound Email Security product backend systems, including Remediation and Threat Log (data processing and storage). Our objective is to make Abnormal the top detection engine by enhancing stability and scalability, as well as expanding our product's impact on customers by serving more types of customers.

The IEPS team develops and manages essential components of Abnormal’s flagship Email Security product, such as Remediation Flows and Customer Portal Dashboards. This is a back-end focused team and the ideal candidate will have experience working distributed systems at scale.

What you will do

• Design & Execute Software Projects which are critical to Abnormal’s success with a group of engineers, through conception, design, implementation, launch & operation.
• Provide guidance and mentorship for junior members of the team.
• Collaborate with Technical Program Managers, Product Managers, Go-To-Market teams in order to implement, verify and iterate on the issues & requests coming from our customers.
• Raise the bar of excellence in engineering, actively contributing to knowledge sharing within the team and participating in professional development activities.

Must Haves

• BS degree in Computer Science, Applied Sciences, Information Systems or other related engineering field.
• 3+ years of industry experience on backend software development & distributed systems, designing & building software applications.
• Experience with our stack: Python and/or Go.
• Experience working with distributed teams, proficient in asynchronous and written communication.
• Experience building features & components from scratch and operating them, balancing feature development work with operational tasks.
• Open to following pre-established guidelines, coding practices and conventions.
• You’re growth driven & looking to increase impact & responsibility over time.

Nice to Have

• Experience with our stack: AWS, K8, Django, Spark, Prometheus.
• Familiarity with AWS services and deployment practices.
• Knowledge of containerization using Docker or similar technologies.

About Abnormal Security

We're one of the world's fastest growing cybersecurity companies, on a mission to protect the modern workplace from the most pressing threats. Our AI-native technology was built from the ground up to tackle forward-looking security challenges, and our team works with bleeding-edge technology to keep our customers and their people safe as attacks grow ever more sophisticated.

Our team is what makes us successful, which is why we're committed to a culture of learning, ownership, and high performance, where you'll have the opportunity to accelerate your growth and unlock excellence with the support of talented colleagues.

Our Interview Process

We value transparency at Abnormal, and our interview process is no exception.

Inclusion Matters

Abnormal Security is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.