Software Development Engineer II
Job Description
Most boards and executives are currently flying blind when it comes to cyber risk. They are guessing. At Safe, we’ve built an AI-driven engine that finally gives the C-Suite a clear, quantified, and real-time view of their security posture. We don’t just provide data; we provide certainty.
We are a $170M Series C-funded category leader. We don’t play in the mid-market; we operate at the highest levels of global enterprise. Today, we are proud to serve 10% of the Fortune 500, protecting global icons such as Apple, Netflix, AT&T, Verizon, and Victoria’s Secret.
As we scale toward our next chapter, we are looking for high-performers who want to do the best work of their careers at the intersection of AI and Cybersecurity.
The Culture Memo: Our Operating System
Safe is not a typical corporate environment. We are a high-intensity, mission-driven team. We value builders who want to define a category and work alongside people who are equally committed to excellence.
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Extreme Ownership: We don’t do "not my job." We hire people who see a gap and own the solution from start to finish.
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The Elite Standard: We serve the most sophisticated companies on the planet. Our work must be bulletproof. Whether it’s a line of code or a sales deck, we aim for Tier-1 quality every time.
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Methodology & Rigor: We don’t wing it. From Force Management and MEDDICC in sales to data-driven sprints in engineering, we rely on proven frameworks to stay disciplined and predictable.
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Radical Candor: We move too fast for politics or sugar-coating. We value direct, honest feedback that helps us find the right answer quickly.
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The Series C Hustle: We have the stability of a well-funded leader but the heart of a startup.
The Perks & Ownership:
We want our team to feel like owners because they are owners. We trust our people to manage their results and their time.
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Meaningful Equity: Every "Safestar" is a shareholder. You aren’t just an employee; you are a partner in our success.
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Unlimited Leaves: We don’t believe in clock-watching. We offer unlimited leave because we trust you to take the time you need to recharge while staying committed to the mission.
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Comprehensive Benefits: We provide top-tier medical insurance and wellness benefits to ensure you and your family are well cared for.
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Career Trajectory: We are growing aggressively. For high-performers, the path for advancement moves at the speed of your ambition.
Key Responsibilities:
- Code Mastery: Take charge of feature development, writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code that drives our product forward.
- Technical Contribution: Engage actively in architectural discussions, lending your expertise to implement scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions.
- Code Review: Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain code quality, identify opportunities for improvement, and share constructive feedback with team members.
- Cloud Integration: Leverage AWS services, including but not limited to AWS Lambda, API Gateway, EC2, S3, and RDS, to deploy and optimize cloud-based solutions.
- Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
- Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment between technical solutions and business objectives.
- Project Execution: Play a key role in project planning, execution, and timely delivery of features, ensuring adherence to project timelines and scope.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 3–5 years of professional software development experience building scalable backend systems.
- Strong proficiency in Go, Python, or Node.js for backend development.
- Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
- Solid understanding of distributed systems concepts such as concurrency, caching, asynchronous processing, and fault tolerance.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Experience building and deploying applications in containerized environments (Docker / Kubernetes).
- Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases and performance optimization techniques.
- Experience participating in system design discussions and architecture decisions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high ownership.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.