Software Engineer 2 - Portal Platform

Abnormal AI; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Abnormal AI is looking for a talented Software Engineer II to join their innovative team. The role involves designing full-stack applications with cutting-edge technologies and mentoring junior engineers. If you're passionate about AI and want to make a significant impact in the cybersecurity domain, apply now!

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Generous Healthcare Coverage

Equity Opportunities

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience designing and building full stack web applications.
• Comfortable working with distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Design & Execute Software Projects critical to success.
• Identify and resolve performance and user interface issues.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Backend development

React

Performance Optimization

Asynchronous Communication

Education

BS degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Python/Django

Postgres

Job description

Abnormal AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity by leveraging AI-native technologies to combat modern cyber threats. We’re building a team of top-tier engineers who are excited to use Generative AI tools like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Claude to redefine how software is built—faster, smarter, and more efficient.

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer II to help shape the future of AI-powered application development. If you’re passionate about cutting-edge technology, scalable systems, and solving real-world challenges, this is your opportunity.

Our customer portal is the gateway our customers use to interact with Abnormal. Our team’s mission is to uplevel the portal architecture to reach & maintain enterprise grade stability, security & usability for our customers while enabling application teams to easily develop & deploy their frontend components.

You'll join a team of experienced engineers, collaborating with them to design components & drive execution. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with a distributed team & has worked in a full-stack capacity before in enterprise environments.

What you will do

• Design & Execute Software Projects which are critical to Abnormal’s success with a group of senior engineers, through conception, design, implementation, launch & operation.
• Identify and resolve performance and user interface issues
• Raise the bar of excellence in engineering, actively contributing to knowledge sharing within the team and participating in professional development activities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship for junior members of the team

Must Haves

• 4+ years experience a software engineer with proven experience designing and building full stack web applications
• Backend development experience with Python, TypeScript, or Go.
• Proficiency in React
• Experience working with distributed teams, proficient in asynchronous and written communication
• You’re growth driven & looking to increase impact & responsibility over time
• Strong fundamentals in computer science, data structures, and performance optimization.
• BS degree in Computer Science, Applied Sciences, Information Systems or other related engineering field

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with our stack (AWS, K8, Python/Django, React, Postgres)
• Experience / passion in building scalable, enterprise-grade applications.
• Experience with large scale web frontend applications
• Experience with web security (eg. OWASP top 10)
• Familiarity with AI development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Claude.

Ready to be part of AI transformation at Abnormal AI? Apply Now!

Once you apply, you’ll be invited to our AI-powered Development Challenge, where you’ll gain hands-on experience with AI-powered tools like Cursor and Copilot to build real-world application features. This challenge is a take-home assignment, requiring 2-4 hours of work to be completed within one week - apply when you’re ready!

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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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