Full-Time
Senior Back End Software Engineer
Posted on 11/9/2024
Abnormal Security
501-1,000 employees
AI-driven email security against cyber threats
Senior
Remote in Canada
- 6+ years working on relevant tech stacks - Python (Django) and Go, MySQL & PostgreSQL databases, ElasticSearch, Redis, and Kafka
- 3+ years of production support experience for enterprise-class customers
- At least 2 years of system design experience
- Proven experience building and maintaining microservices.
- Proven experience owning testing as well as the development of all software solutions
- Proven experience working with agile development methodologies (both scrum and kanban)
- Proven experience collaborating effectively with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver world class products
- A Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
- Work with engineers, designers, PMs, EMs to deliver on the product roadmap and meet company-wide objectives.
- Design, build, and maintain new high performance, low latency products and services
- Work closely with engineering and product managers to assess trade-offs, develop plans, and build platform and foundations to enable scalable product development
- Optimize our internal processes with automation such that we can service customers with little to no human intervention.
- Setup and maintain instrumentation, monitoring, and alerting for our services.
Abnormal Security protects organizations from advanced cyber threats, particularly those targeting email communications. The company uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify and block risks like phishing, malware, and business email compromise, which often evade traditional security systems. Its services are tailored for large enterprises that need strong security measures to safeguard sensitive information. Abnormal Security differentiates itself by offering a subscription-based model that integrates easily with existing email systems, allowing for quick setup without disrupting business operations. The goal is to provide effective protection against evolving cyber threats while continuously enhancing their technology through ongoing research and development.
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$519.4M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2018
6 month growth
↑ 28%1 year growth
↑ 62%2 year growth
↑ 56%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Abnormal Security raised $250M in Series D funding, valuing it at $5.1 billion.
- The company is expanding beyond email to offer cross-platform AI-powered security solutions.
- Abnormal Security was named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from emerging AI-powered cybersecurity startups like Patlytics.
- Potential overvaluation concerns with a $5.1 billion valuation may lead to market corrections.
- The challenge of maintaining rapid growth as the company expands beyond email security.
What makes Abnormal Security unique
- Abnormal Security uses AI and ML to detect sophisticated email threats.
- The company models human behavior to prevent account takeovers and financial damage.
- Abnormal Security integrates seamlessly with existing email systems via API for quick deployment.
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Benefits
Competitive pay and equity
One of the most proven machine learning teams in Silicon Valley
Best-in-class customer traction and growth
Team-wide commitment to excellence, velocity, and customer-focus
Strong growth opportunities and high ownership expectations
Full medical, dental, and vision health insurance benefits
Daily catered lunches and snacks
Generous PTO