Software Engineer II - Model Platform

Abnormal; United States; On-site; USD 149,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus or incentive compensation

Equity

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Abnormal AI in the United States is seeking a Software Engineer II to join the Detection Team. You will help build scalable Model Serving infrastructure for our Detection Engine, delivering fast, stable experiences for ML and Data Science teams.

The ideal candidate applies first-principles thinking to complex problems, owns initiatives, and moves quickly and autonomously on novel challenges.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience as a Software Engineer or similar role with hands-on data-focused solutions.
• Proficiency using AI tools to accelerate engineering outcomes from discovery to rollout.
• Experience maintaining large-scale distributed systems on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Experience with real-time streaming pipelines or services.
• Strong CS fundamentals, data structures, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, build, deploy, and maintain Model Serving infrastructure for the Detection Engine.
• Scale model serving and data processing services to handle 10x traffic.
• Own real-time and near real-time streaming pipelines and online feature serving.
• Collaborate with MLE and Data Science teams by distilling feedback and executing.

Skills

Distributed systems

Real-time data pipelines

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Data-focused engineering

CS fundamentals

Education

BS degree in CS/related field

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Python/Django

Golang

PostgreSQL

Job description

About the Role

Abnormal AI is looking for a Software Engineer II to join the Detection Team. The Detection Division is focused on building the world's most advanced technology to identify and stop email and cloud-based attacks that were previously undetectable, helping make the world a safer place. As a Software Engineer focused on building systems for Detection's Model Platform, you will be responsible for making feature development at Abnormal a fast, responsive, stable, and confident experience for our ML and Data Science teams.

The ideal candidate brings a first-principles approach to building scalable, customer-centric solutions, an ownership-oriented mindset, and the ability to iterate quickly and autonomously on novel problems.

What You Will Do

• Leverage industry-standard AI tools to architect, design, build, deploy, and maintain Model Serving infrastructure that supports a world-class Detection Engine.
• Own projects that scale our model serving and data processing services to handle 10x the traffic we serve today.
• Own real-time and near real-time streaming pipelines, and online feature serving services.
• Collaborate closely with MLE and Data Science teams by distilling feedback, correlating it to strategy, and executing.

Must Haves

• 4+ years of experience as a Software Engineer or in a similar role, with hands‑on experience building data‑focused solutions.
• Proficiency leveraging AI tools to accelerate engineering outcomes through discovery, design, implementation, and rollout of software systems.
• Experience maintaining large-scale distributed systems on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, including a strong grasp of best practices in cloud‑based engineering.
• Experience with real‑time and near real‑time data pipelines or streaming services.
• 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, Kubernetes, Python/Django, Golang, and Postgres.
• Experience building scalable, enterprise‑grade applications.
• Experience with web security (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
• Familiarity with AI development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Claude.

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Actual compensation will be determined based on several non‑discriminatory factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Base salary range:

$149,200 - $214,500 USD

AI and our hiring process
Abnormal AI uses AI‑assisted tools to help our recruiting team prepare for candidate interviews. These tools analyze resume content and role requirements to suggest interview questions and identify areas for the interviewer to explore. They do not make hiring decisions or screen candidates automatically. Every decision about a candidacy is made by a person.

Abnormal AI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. For our EEO policy statement please click here. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.