Software Engineer 2 - Portal Platform

Abnormal Security; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Abnormal Security seeks a passionate Software Engineer II to contribute to AI-powered application development. You'll work on fostering enterprise-grade stability in customer interactions, collaborating with experienced engineers on scalable systems and innovative software solutions, while growing your responsibilities and impact within a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience as a software engineer in full-stack web applications.
• Strong fundamentals in computer science and data structures.
• Experience in mentoring junior members.

Responsibilities

• Design & execute software projects critical to success.
• Identify and resolve performance and user interface issues.
• Mentor junior members and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Skills

Backend development

React

Distributed teamwork

Performance optimization

Education

BS degree in Computer Science

Applied Sciences

Information Systems

Tools

AWS

K8s

Python/Django

Postgres

Job description

About the Role

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 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 as 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 and 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, K8s, Python/Django, React, Postgres).
• Experience / passion in building scalable, enterprise-grade applications.
• Experience with large-scale web frontend applications.
• Experience with web security (e.g., 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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