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Software Engineer, Rapid Response Assignment - US

VulnCheck
Location
Massachusetts OR Maryland OR Greater Austin, TX.
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience building and scaling backend systems as a software engineer
  • Strong programming skills in one or more languages (Python, Go, Java, etc.)
  • Experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, or threat intelligence
  • Experience designing distributed systems and working with microservices architectures
  • Deep understanding of APIs, system design, and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)
  • Experience working with data pipelines, ETL systems, or high-volume data processing
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with CVE, NVD, KEV, or exploit intelligence datasets
  • Experience with streaming systems or real-time data processing
  • Background in high-growth or startup environments
What the job really is

The Senior Software Engineer at VulnCheck will design, build, and scale the core systems for the company's vulnerability intelligence platform. This role involves owning services end-to-end, improving system performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features. The engineer will also mentor junior team members and participate in incident response and on-call rotations.

Benefits
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 401k plan with 100% match on first 3%, then 50% of the next 3-5% of compensation
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Remote friendly environment with flexibility
  • Expense reimbursement for Cell Phone & Internet
Things to weigh
  • Remote role with preference for candidates in specific geographic areas
  • Focus on building durable solutions rather than immediate fixes
  • Participation in on-call rotations may be required
Job score2.8/5
Benefits4/5
Freshness1/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

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