Staff Software Engineer

Confero; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Pension plan

Job summary

A cybersecurity startup is seeking a Senior/Staff Engineer to build core product features and contribute to the technical architecture. Ideal candidates have 7+ years of experience in production systems, strong Python skills, and cloud platform expertise. This hands-on role offers ownership and a chance to shape the future of AI-driven security.

Qualifications

• 7+ years building production systems with strong startup experience.
• Deep expertise in Python and full-stack development.
• Cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

Responsibilities

• Build and deliver core product features end-to-end.
• Architect and develop scalable backend systems.
• Integrate AI tools into development workflows.

Skills

Building production systems

Python expertise

Cloud platform experience

Startup experience

Ownership mindset

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Confero

Principal Recruiter scaling Cybersecurity Vendors with Engineering Talent across the US | 45+ recommendations

Confero has partnered with a Series A cybersecurity startup building AI products for streamlining enterprise security/compliance.

Founded by an experienced ex-CISO, they've exceeded early revenue goals and are rapidly scaling their engineering organisation.

This is an opportunity to shape a company from the ground up - build fast, work with autonomy, and help define the future of AI-driven security.

The Role:

Multiple Senior/Staff Engineers to build core product features and contribute to technical architecture. This is a hands-on, 0→1 opportunity for builders who want real ownership, fast pace and meaningful impact.

What You'll Do:

• Build and deliver core product features end-to-end
• Architect and develop scalable backend systems (Python-focused)
• Integrate AI tools into development workflows
• Collaborate with product and design teams to ship rapidly

What We're Looking For:

• 7+ years building production systems with strong startup experience
• Deep expertise in Python and full-stack development
• Cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Ownership mindset with bias toward action
• Background from high-growth startups or companies known for engineering excellence

Please apply for a full brief on the company and role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media

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Vision insurance

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Pension plan

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