Senior Software Engineer - Core Platform (Ruby/Rails)

FarCoder; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive compensation

Stock options

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Huntress is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Core Platform team, focusing on Ruby on Rails and JavaScript-based solutions. This remote, full-time role emphasizes end-to-end feature delivery and scalable systems across the platform including authentication, onboarding, and APIs.

You will collaborate in an Agile environment, mentor peers, and help drive innovative technology for enterprise cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience developing complex, scalable software products.
• 5+ years of expertise in Ruby on Rails, with focus on maintainable, efficient code.
• Full-stack development including JavaScript, CSS, and modern Rails frontend frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end feature delivery from design to rollout.
• Work across frontend, backend, database, and infrastructure to deliver secure, scalable solutions.
• Break down complex work into milestones and stories for the team.
• Maintain high code quality with automated tests, reviews, and pairing.
• Mentor teammates and contribute to technical decisions.

Skills

JavaScript

Rails

Ruby

Java

AWS

Linux

Agile

Tailwind UI

MEAN

Scala

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Stimulus

Turbo

Hotwire

PostgreSQL

ClickHouse

Job description

# Remote Senior Software Engineer - Core Platform (Ruby/Rails) Job at HuntressUSA6 hours agoFull TimeUSA$160000 - $190000 USDJavaScriptRailsRubyJavaAWSLinuxAgileExcelMedicalMEANRuby on RailsScala“When applying, mention the word FarCoder to show you’ve read the job post completely. Employers can look for these words to identify genuine, thoughtful applicants and avoid spam.”## Job OverviewHuntress is hiring a remote candidate for Senior Software Engineer - Core Platform (Ruby/Rails). This is a full time position. Work location: USA.The role typically involves technologies such as JavaScript, Rails, Ruby, Java, AWS, Linux.## Key Responsibilities* Own and drive projects from start to finish – engineering design, coding, testing, and rollout* Work efficiently across all levels of the stack (frontend, backend, database, infrastructure) to deliver functional, secure, and scalable solutions* Break down complex work into actionable milestones and stories for the team to execute* Hold a high bar for yourself and the team regarding code quality, scalability, and maintainability through automated testing, code reviews, and pairing* Propose team-level technical solutions and actively engage and contribute to new innovations* Mentor, coach, and provide actionable feedback to help up-level your team## Required Skills### Primary Skills* JavaScript* Rails* Ruby* Java* AWS* Linux### Secondary Skills* Agile* Excel* Medical* MEAN* Ruby on Rails* ScalaSkills required for this role include JavaScript, Rails, Ruby, and related tools for day-to-day development.## Job Details* **Employment Type:** Full Time* **Location:** USA* **Salary:** $160000 – $190000 USD## Tech StackJavaScript, Rails, Ruby, Java, AWS, Linux, Agile, Excel, Medical, MEAN, Ruby on Rails, Scala## Role details**Reports to: Engineering Manager****Location: Remote US****Compensation Range: $160,000– $190,000 base plus bonus and equity****What We Do:**Cybercrime is growing, and more businesses are getting hit by threats that used to target only the biggest organizations. That pushes defenders like us to operate at the highest level, and it deepens our need for good people who want to make a meaningful impact.Founded in 2015 by former NSA cyber operators, Huntress is a remote-first team working to make enterprise-grade cybersecurity accessible to businesses of all sizes. We work closely with security teams and service providers protecting complex environments, often without the time or headcount to handle it all. That’s why we build our technology in-house and back it with a 24/7 human-led Security Operations Center (SOC). As a result, our platform is never disconnected from the experts who manage it, ensuring our customers' protection.Huntress now secures more than 5M+ endpoints and 15M+ identities worldwide. Those numbers keep growing because more businesses rely on us to help carry the load and operate with more confidence. Every day, you can see that commitment in how we stand with our customers and how we show up for each other.**What you’ll do:**Huntress is looking for an impact-oriented Senior Software Engineer with excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and team-building skills. You will be a primary engine for your team, responsible for end-to-end feature delivery: designing, developing, testing, and releasing robust software for the Huntress Core Platform.Our Core Platform contains the foundational components that power the entire Huntress product suite, including the notification system, onboarding and activation, authentication, end-to-end user experience, and APIs. As a Senior Engineer, you will own complex projects from start to finish, holding a high bar for code quality and maintainability. Your hands-on contributions and ability to break down complex work will help us scale the large-scale systems that protect the 99%.**Responsibilities:****What you bring to the team:*** 8+ years of experience developing complex, scalable software products.* 5+ years of expertise in Ruby on Rails, with a focus on writing maintainable, efficient code.* Demonstrated proficiency in full-stack development, including JavaScript, CSS, and modern Rails frontend frameworks (Stimulus, Turbo, Hotwire)* Strong background in Linux-based infrastructure, databases (i.e., Postgres, Clickhouse, etc), and integrating with external APIs.* Demonstrated ability to take defined epics and break them down into actionable milestones and stories* Collaborative mindset with experience working in Agile environments, pairing and mentoring others.* A proactive approach to AI-assisted development, with the ability to use these tools responsibly to increase your own velocity and code quality* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent professional experience.**Helpful experience, but not required*** Experience with AWS Cloud Environments* Experience working in a Ruby on Rails monolith* A passion for building platform capabilities* Eagerness to work in Tailwind UI**What We Offer:*** 100% remote work environment - since our founding in 2015* Generous paid time off policy, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays* 12 weeks of paid parental leave* Highly competitive and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits plans* 401(k) with a 5% contribution regardless of employee contribution* Life and Disability insurance plans* Stock options for **all** full-time employees* One-time $500 reimbursement for building/upgrading home office* Annual allowance for education and professional development assistance* $75 USD/month digital reimbursement* Access to the BetterUp platform for coaching, personal, and professional growth*Huntress is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where every single member of our team is valued, has a voice, and is empowered to come to work every day just as they are.**We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally protected status.**We do discriminate against hackers who try to exploit businesses of all sizes.***Accommodations:***If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or pre-employment testing or participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to* *[e-mail]**. Please note that non-accommodation requests to this inbox will not receive a response.***Huntress uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in reviewing and evaluating job applications, including resume screening, skills assessment, and candidate matching and comparisons. These AI tools support our human recruiters in the initial review process, but do not make final hiring decisions without human involvement. By submitting your application, you acknowledge this use of AI in our recruitment process. Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice for more details on our practices and your data privacy rights.****#BI-Remote**