Full Stack Developer - AI

APCON, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Disability coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Professional development program

Volunteer time off

On-site fitness facility

Job summary

APCON, Inc. is seeking a Full Stack Developer AI to lead the integration of AI capabilities into the ThreatGuard platform and to drive end-to-end software delivery across UI, backend, drivers, and kernel-level components.

The role focuses on building modern UIs with Angular, implementing high‑performance C++ and Golang services, and collaborating with product teams to shape architecture on a 100% onsite basis in Plano, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of software development experience.
• Strong experience with Angular and modern front-end development.
• Strong proficiency in C++.
• Experience with Golang and Linux platforms.
• Experience with driver development and/or OS kernel development.
• Experience designing and developing complex software systems.
• Experience developing AI or machine learning-based software solutions.
• Experience in networking, cybersecurity, or related infrastructure technologies.
• Familiarity with networking protocols and network traffic analysis.
• Experience with embedded systems, firmware, or hardware-adjacent software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of AI-powered capabilities within the ThreatGuard platform.
• Develop and maintain modern user interfaces using Angular.
• Design and implement backend software using C++ and Golang.
• Develop software across the full technology stack from UI to low-level components.
• Contribute to driver development and OS kernel-level functionality.
• Build and maintain integration layers between hardware, firmware, OS, and services.
• Collaborate with product management and engineering to define architecture and direction.
• Participate in design/code reviews and mentoring activities.
• Drive software quality, performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Skills

Front-end development

C++

Golang

Linux

AI/ML software

Networking/Cybersecurity

Debugging/Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Linux

Job description

About APCON

APCON, an industry leader in network visibility and security solutions, provides an unparalleled level of confidence to enterprise and midsize businesses seeking network insights for enhanced investigation, threat detection and response. Our customers include Fortune 1000 companies to midsize organizations as well as government and defense agencies. Organizations in over 40 countries depend on APCON solutions.

About The Role

APCON is seeking a Full Stack Developer AI to play a key technical leadership role in the development and evolution of our ThreatGuard platform. This Developer will help drive the integration of AI capabilities into APCON's network visibility and cybersecurity solutions while contributing across the entire software stack.

This is a highly technical hands‑on engineering position spanning user interface development, backend services, operating systems, drivers, and kernel‑level software. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems across multiple layers of the technology stack and has experience building products in networking, cybersecurity, infrastructure, or related industries.

This is a 100% onsite position located in Plano, TX. Candidates must be able to work onsite daily. Relocation assistance is not available; therefore, local candidates are strongly preferred.

We can only consider applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States and who do not require current or future visa sponsorship.

What You Will Do

• Lead the design and development of AI-powered capabilities within the ThreatGuard platform.
• Develop and maintain modern user interfaces using Angular.
• Design and implement backend software using C++ and Golang.
• Develop software across the full technology stack, from user‑facing applications to low‑level system components.
• Contribute to driver development and OS kernel‑level functionality.
• Build and maintain the integration layers between hardware, firmware, operating systems, backend services, and user interfaces.
• Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to define architecture and technical direction.
• Participate in technical design reviews, code reviews, and mentoring activities.
• Drive software quality, performance, scalability, and maintainability.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of software development experience.
• Strong experience with Angular and modern front‑end development.
• Strong proficiency in C++.
• Experience developing software with Golang.Experience developing on Linux platforms.
• Experience with driver development and/or OS kernel development.
• Experience designing and developing complex software systems.
• Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience developing AI or machine learning‑based software solutions.
• Experience within networking, cybersecurity, network visibility, observability, packet analysis, or related infrastructure technologies.
• Familiarity with networking protocols and network traffic analysis.
• Experience working with embedded systems, firmware, or hardware‑adjacent software development.

Why Join APCON

• Employee‑only medical and dental coverage fully paid on our base plan
• Additional plan option available with cost sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for dependents with cost sharing
• Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Generous paid time off that supports employee well‑being
• 401(k) plan with a company match to support long‑term financial security
• Professional development program
• Volunteer time off and employee assistance plan
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• On‑site exercise facility

APCON is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre‑employment background and drug screenings.