Staff Software Engineer, Security & Privacy

Abnormalsecurity; United States; On-site; USD 210,400 - 302,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus or incentive compensation

Equity options

Job summary

Abnormal Security is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join the Multi-Product Platform division, focusing on Security & Privacy capabilities. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in distributed systems and will drive end-to-end security initiatives.

The role requires a BS degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with 8+ years of relevant experience. You will shape the Security roadmap and mentor upcoming Tech Leads while engaging in innovative AI approaches.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in distributed systems and architectural patterns.
• Hands-on experience with product security.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end delivery of large-scale Security & Privacy initiatives.
• Draw the Security & Privacy roadmap for the Multi-Product Platform.
• Mentor and grow the next generation of Tech Leads.

Skills

Distributed systems expertise

Golang

Python

End-to-end project delivery

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

About the Role

Abnormal AI is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the Multi‑Product Platform division, owning Security & Privacy as a platform capability.

We're looking for a distributed systems expert who has worked closely with security teams — someone who can drive Product Security at scale and translate that into clear, executable technical roadmaps.

Who you are

• First-principles thinker – you break complex, ambiguous problems down to fundamentals, then rebuild them into clear, prioritized milestones that deliver real customer value.
• Distributed systems expert – you bring deep experience designing and operating large‑scale distributed systems, and have partnered with security teams to build secure‑by‑default solutions.
• Roadmap-to-reality executor – you transform requirements into actionable technical roadmaps and lead large‑scale projects from concept to production.
• AI‑native innovator – you bring expertise and creativity in applying AI‑native approaches to unlock new capabilities.

What you will do

• Drive end‑to‑end delivery of large‑scale, cross‑functional Security & Privacy initiatives — keeping pace with product expansion while preserving R&D velocity.
• Draw the Security & Privacy roadmap for the Multi‑Product Platform division across a two year horizon, partnering with engineering, product, and business stakeholders.
• Mentor and grow the next generation of Tech Leads, raising the technical bar across the organization.

Must Haves

• BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or other related engineering field.
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in distributed systems, large‑scale system design and architectural patterns.
• Hands‑on experience with product security.
• Demonstrated track record of owning end‑to‑end delivery of complex, cross‑functional projects.
• Proficiency in Golang and Python.

Nice to Have

• Experience across multiple domains — infrastructure, data platform, machine learning, or similar.
• Contributions to open‑source projects, engineering blogs, or industry standards.

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: $210,400 – $302,500 USD

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