Staff Software Engineer — Secure Platform & AI Defense (Cape Town)

KnowBe4, Inc.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

KnowBe4, located in South Africa, seeks a Staff Software Engineer to drive advanced software initiatives within a fast-paced, agile environment. You will develop software following our SDLC, contribute technical direction, and solve complex problems at scale.

You may lead sub-projects and help translate strategic goals into operational plans, leveraging your experience and a track record of delivering high-quality technology solutions in a security-focused company.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent plus 10 years experience.
• MS or equivalent plus 5 years experience.
• Ph.D. or equivalent plus 4 years experience.
• Training in secure coding practices (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develops software using the KnowBe4 Software Development Lifecycle and Agile Methodologies
• Assist other team members by providing technical direction
• Defines approaches and solutions to complex technical problems
• Makes significant contributions in new technology, sometimes resulting in patents, trade secrets, and/or professional publications and presentations
• Translates KnowBe4's strategic goals into operational plans
• May act as team lead for larger sub-projects or entire, small projects

Education

BS or equivalent plus 10 years experience

MS or equivalent plus 5 years experience

Ph.D. or equivalent plus 4 years experience

Tools

Training in secure coding practices

Job description

KnowBe4, located in South Africa, seeks a Staff Software Engineer to drive advanced software initiatives within a fast-paced, agile environment. You will develop software following our SDLC, contribute technical direction, and solve complex problems at scale.

You may lead sub-projects and help translate strategic goals into operational plans, leveraging your experience and a track record of delivering high-quality technology solutions in a security-focused company.