Staff Software Engineer (Security Clearance Required)

VulnU; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Bugcrowd is seeking a Staff Full Stack Engineer in Huntsville, AL to lead architecture and development across the stack. You will build external attack surface management tooling and turn observations into trusted facts for analysts.

The role requires 7+ years of software experience, strong TypeScript/React skills, Next.js familiarity, and an active secret clearance. Hybrid work with onsite requirements is expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript.
• Extensive experience with React and JavaScript web development frameworks (Next.js preferred).
• Familiarity with OAuth2, JWT, and other authentication/authorization frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment platforms (Vercel, AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with ORM frameworks and relational databases (Prisma, Drizzle, PostgreSQL).
• Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Cybersecurity knowledge, such as how penetration testing, OSINT, and red teaming works.
• Active secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical efforts, owning system architecture and development across the stack.
• Build external attack surface management technology and map a target organization from the outside.
• Turn observations into facts, track sources, and document evidence for analysts.
• Create a general framework for passive illumination to streamline future data sources.

Skills

TypeScript

JavaScript

React

Security clearance

CI/CD

Cloud deployment

Debugging

AI/LLM APIs

Tools

Next.js

Prisma

Drizzle

PostgreSQL

AWS

GCP

Azure

Vercel

Job description

Category: Security EngineeringLevel: Staff / PrincipalSalary: $151,360 - $189,200Clearance: SecretFounded in 2012, Bugcrowd is the preemptive security platform that unifies exposure discovery and assessment, offensive testing, and intelligence shaped by AI and human insight to help organizations avoid, discover, and validate real-world risk. Bugcrowd helps security teams move faster by identifying the exposures that matter most so they can act first and stay ahead of attackers. By combining the power of humans and AI, teams can preempt attack paths and prevent breaches. Based in San Francisco and New Hampshire, Bugcrowd is supported by General Catalyst, Rally Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, and others. Visit www.bugcrowd.com.Job SummaryThe Staff Full Stack Engineer engineer role in which you lead technical efforts, owning system architecture and development across the stack. You will exercise high discretion over technical decisions to achieve business outcomes.You will be building external attack surface management technology that builds a picture of a target organization from the outside: domains, hosts, software, people, registrations, documents the customer hands us. You will own the part of the system that turns all of that into facts an analyst can trust: what we observed, what we inferred from it, where each fact came from, and what a human decided about it. Your job is to make it a general framework for passive illumination, so the next data source is a week of work, not a new tab.Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities7+ years of experience of software development experienceStrong proficiency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript.Extensive experience with React and JavaScript web development frameworks (Next.js preferred)Familiarity with OAuth2, JWT, and other authentication/authorization frameworks.Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment platforms (Vercel, AWS, Azure, or GCP)Experience with ORM frameworks and relational databases (Prisma, Drizzle, PostgreSQL)Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Cybersecurity knowledge, such as how penetration testing, OSINT, and red teaming works.Active secret security clearance is required.Preferred ExperienceHands-on experience with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) and AI application developmentFamiliarity with AI orchestration frameworks and agent-based systemsWorking Conditions Physical RequirementsThe ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.Sitting and / or standing - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the timeCarrying and / or lifting - Must be able to carry / move laptop as needed throughout the work day.Environment - hybrid, work-from-home most of the time with some onsite work.Pay Range DisclosureThe base pay range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to Qualifications, Geographical Location, Education/certifications, Experience, Skill Sets, Training, and other business and organizational needs.At Bugcrowd, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for the position is: $151,360 - $189,200.This position may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus program or commission plan, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.CultureAt Bugcrowd, we understand that diversity in the workplace is vital to a company's success and growth. We strive to make sure that people are included and have a sense of being part of making Bugcrowd not only a great product but a great place to work.We regularly hear from both customers and researchers that Bugcrowd feels like a family, and we strive to maintain that internally as well.Our team consists of a broad range of people: musicians, adventure sports junkies, nature lovers, parents, cereal enthusiasts, night owls, cyclists, artists - you get the point.At Bugcrowd, we are solving security threats and vulnerabilities that are relevant to everyone, therefore we believe solving these problems takes all kinds of backgrounds. We value the perspectives and experiences people from underrepresented backgrounds bring.DisclaimerThis position has access to highly confidential, sensitive information relating to the technologies of Bugcrowd. It is essential that the applicant possess the requisite integrity to maintain the information in the strictest confidence.The company is authorized to obtain background checks for employment purposes under state and federal law. Background checks will be conducted for positions that involve access to confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets).Background checks may include Social Security verification, prior employment verification, personal and professional references, educational verification, and criminal history. Applicants with conviction histories will not be excluded from consideration to the extent required by law.Any personal data you submit in connection with your application will be processed in compliance with Bugcrowd's Privacy Policy, which you may review here: https://www.bugcrowd.com/privacy.Equal Employment Opportunity:Bugcrowd is EOE, Disability/Age Employer.Individuals seeking employment at Bugcrowd are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.Bugcrowd is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Bugcrowd will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR at ADA at bugcrowd.com.Apply at: https://www.bugcrowd.com/about/careers/-Curated listing: aggregated from Bugcrowd's public careers page. Apply directly via the link - Bugcrowd has not paid for placement.Pin it to the top of the board and the VulnU newsletter for 30 days.Share:# Staff Software Engineer (Security Clearance Required)·Location: Huntsville, Alabama