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Senior Software Engineer (AI Software & Operations)

Surefire Cyber
Location
Remote
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals: writing, debugging, and reasoning about code independently of AI tooling, with a track record of building, not just maintaining
  • Full-stack capability across backend (Python, API design, relational and non-relational databases) and frontend (React or equivalent)
  • Production-level AWS experience, including VPC design, EC2/ECS/Lambda, IAM, RDS, S3, and Kubernetes
  • Terraform proficiency as a primary tool, not a secondary skill
  • GitHub Actions or equivalent CI/CD pipeline experience at a production scale
  • Comfort operating with significant autonomy on a small team where you ship fast, handle ambiguity, and self-enforce process
Nice to have
  • Hands-on experience building or operating AI agent workflows using tools such as Claude Code, LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, or equivalent
  • Familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol) server architecture and LLM context injection patterns
  • Background in cybersecurity, incident response, or compliance-adjacent engineering environments
  • Experience at a startup or high-growth environment where moving quickly, wearing multiple hats, and operating without a large support structure is the norm
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer at Surefire Cyber, you will focus on building greenfield applications in Python and managing critical infrastructure. Your role involves writing production-quality code, making architectural decisions, and operating systems across the full stack, including AWS infrastructure and AI-driven workflows. You will work collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment, contributing to both existing applications and new projects while adhering to a two-week sprint cadence.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation plan and equity for all team members
  • Remote workforce
  • Generous paid time off plan and floating holidays
  • Employer paid premiums for both team members and their dependents for medical, dental, and vision
  • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, 401K matching program, disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Life and AD&D benefits
  • Paid parental leave
Things to weigh
  • Startup environment may involve ambiguity and rapid changes
  • Expectations for significant autonomy and self-management
  • No specific salary or compensation details provided
Job score3.6/5
Benefits4/5
Freshness4/5
Career value5/5
Role clarity5/5
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