Senior Software Engineer - GenAI

Abnormal Security Corporation; Canada; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Abnormal Security Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Gen AI Group. This role involves architecting and developing AI solutions to tackle complex cybersecurity challenges. Candidates should have strong programming skills, experience in AI/ML, and a proven track record in technical leadership. Join a fast-growing team dedicated to innovating security technology and making a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Equity Participation

Flexible PTO

Generous Healthcare Coverage

Fully Distributed Workforce

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in software engineering focused on AI/ML.
• Proven track record delivering AI-based solutions in production.
• Experience with modern GenAI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced AI models and algorithms.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with CTO and stakeholders to translate business needs.

Skills

AI/ML

Python

Go

Technical Leadership

Tools

OpenAI API

Langchain

DBT

Spark

Job description

Enterprises of all sizes trust Abnormal Security’s cloud products to stop cybercrime. Being effective at stopping cybercrime, due to its adversarial nature, requires a high level of agility to respond to threats. Our Research and Development organization is forming a group to develop advanced AI-powered security products at Abnormal, creating innovative solutions for customers while supercharging internal processes.

The Gen AI Group (GAI) is at the forefront of developing next-generation AI-based solutions that will transform our customer-facing products and internal applications. As a Senior Software Engineer in the GAI, you will play a pivotal role in architecting, developing, and deploying advanced AI technologies to solve complex problems identified working with senior engineering leaders including our CTO and Chief Architect. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, innovative thinking, and leadership skills to drive the development of cutting-edge AI solutions.

About You

• Are passionate about leveraging AI to solve real-world problems and can demonstrate innovative thinking in AI applications.
• Have a strong track record of leading technical projects and mentoring other engineers.
• Enjoy working on complex problems and can adapt to rapidly changing environments.
• Thrive in collaborative settings and are eager to work with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
• Are excited about the opportunity to shape the future of AI-powered security products and make a significant impact in the cybersecurity industry.

What You Will Do

• AI Solution Development: Design, develop, and implement advanced AI models and algorithms to solve identified problems, ensuring they meet performance, scalability, and reliability requirements.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers within the team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Research & Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI and machine learning technologies, incorporating relevant techniques and methodologies into the development process.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the CTO, Chief Architect, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Ensure the highest standards of code quality, documentation, and best practices are maintained across the team.
• System Architecture: Contribute to the architecture and design of AI systems, ensuring they are robust, maintainable, and aligned with the overall technical strategy of the organization.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize AI models and systems for efficiency, performance, and scalability.
• Integration: Collaborate with other engineering teams to integrate AI solutions seamlessly into existing products and systems.

This is a leadership role on the team and you will be expected to contribute both code and guidance to the team: you will be accountable for delivering great solutions and simultaneously making the team around you better.

Must Have

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in software engineering with a focus on AI/ML.
• Proven track record of delivering AI-based solutions in a production environment.
• Experience with modern GenAI platforms and tools such as OpenAI/Anthropic API, Langchain, etc.
• Backend generalist with both breadth and depth of experience with several backend architectures (streaming, event driven, RPC-based, serverless, etc.) and technologies (data stores, caches, RPCs, etc.)
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python or Go
• Proven track record mentoring engineers and “raising the bar” for the whole team
• Independent and self-motivated

Nice To Have

• Experience with big data technologies and tools such as DBT, Spark, vector databases, or similar.
• Knowledge of deep learning, retrieval systems, or other specialized AI domains.

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Export Compliance Notice:

This position involves access to technology that is subject to the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As a result, candidates offered employment must be eligible to access controlled technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment in this position is conditioned on the availability of government authorization.The Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions. As part of Abnormal AI's secure hiring practices, we conduct video interviews and validate applicant identity at various stages through our recruitment process. Further, if your application is successful and Abnormal AI makes a conditional offer of employment, we will carry out pre-employment checks which must be successfully completed to progress to a final offer. All processes and pre-employment checks are in line with prevailing legislation and Abnormal AI's policies relevant to our security and privacy standards. Abnormal AI is committed to protecting your privacy. Please review our Abnormal AI Applicant Privacy Policy for full information about how Abnormal AI uses your personal information. By submitting an application you confirm that you have read and understand the Abnormal AI Applicant Privacy Policy .

About Abnormal AI

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.

Taking care of our team goes beyond the office. Our compensation and benefits philosophy is designed to put attract, motivate, and retain top talent: Competitive Compensation We pay competitively to attract, reward, and retain top talent in the market

Equity is an important part of our total comp strategy

When the company does well, we all do well. Equity is an important and exciting part of our total compensation strategy as a pre-IPO startup. We’re guided by the belief our team members should share in the financial success of our company and grant equity accordingly.

Flexible PTO

All regular salaried team members enjoy flexible PTO. We want team members to grow with us, and a big part of that is making sure our team has the opportunity to rest and recharge. We also observe 12 paid holidays every year.

Generous Healthcare Coverage for You and Your Family

Taking care of our team goes beyond the office. In the US, we cover 100% of employee health care premium costs, and up to 100% for dependents, depending on the plan. Internationally, we offer similarly generous coverage, customized to each country in which we operate.

Fully Distributed Workforce

Operating as a globally-distributed, majority remote company means we get to work with talented folks, no matter where they live. We prioritize a balance of deep focus time with Zoom meetings, and regular in-person events.As a fast growing startup, we continuously review, improve, and personalize our benefits offerings based on the team’s input. Don’t see something that’s important to you? Let us know!

Our Interview Process

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

Inclusion Matters

Abnormal 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.

Privacy Policy

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