Full-Time
Software Engineer II
Posted on 4/23/2025
Vectra
501-1,000 employees
AI-based network detection and response solutions
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Austin, TX, USA
- Ability to troubleshoot complex systems
- Knowledge of software design principles and leading software development practices
- Strong communication & collaboration skills
- Unix/Linux proficiency
- Willingness to get things done, take initiative and challenge existing assumptions and conventions
- B.S or M.S in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Translate product requirements and concepts into software designs and implementation taking scalability, performance, operational effort and cost into consideration
- Develop data pipelines for both research and production purposes, using a variety of distributed systems and databases
- Work with other groups including Product Management, UX, Security Research, and Data Science to help customers simplify security
- Provide technical leadership in addition to mentoring and encouraging other engineers
- 3+ years Python experience
- 3+ years working with Cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP etc.)
- Database hands-on experience (MySQL, MariaDB, couchdb, etc.)
- Knowledge of networking and networking protocols
- Knowledge of cybersecurity
- Knowledge of source code management tools; e.g. Git
Vectra.ai specializes in AI-based network detection and response (NDR) solutions, focusing on real-time security for cloud environments, SaaS platforms, data centers, and enterprise infrastructures. Its main product, the Cognito platform, integrates with various security tools to capture network metadata and enhance it with machine learning-derived security intelligence. This allows for automatic detection of cyber threats and prioritization of compromised devices. Vectra.ai differentiates itself from competitors by offering a comprehensive solution that adapts to evolving security needs, enabling security teams to focus on critical incidents. The company's goal is to empower organizations to effectively detect and respond to cyber threats, thereby enhancing their overall security posture.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Series F
Total Funding
$352.3M
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2011
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Recognition as a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant boosts credibility.
- Partnership with Exabeam enhances threat detection and streamlines security operations.
- Global scholarship program fosters AI and cybersecurity talent, enhancing reputation.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from new AI-driven cybersecurity entrants may dilute market share.
- Consolidation of cybersecurity platforms may reduce demand for standalone NDR solutions.
- Dependence on Exabeam partnership could pose risks if their platform faces challenges.
What makes Vectra unique
- Vectra uses AI to detect and stop attackers in real-time.
- Cognito platform integrates with EDR, SIEM, and hybrid cloud solutions.
- Vectra's AI-driven NDR solutions provide comprehensive coverage across cloud, data center, and IoT.
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Benefits
Family Medical Leave
Flexible Work Schedule
Remote Work Program
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits - Dental Benefits, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Insurance Benefits, Life Insurance, Vision Benefits
401(K)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Days
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6 month growth
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↑ 0%Recognised for the Strength of its AI-Driven NDR Platform, Vectra AI is Positioned Furthest for Completeness of Vision and Highest for Ability to Execute in the Inaugural Report
Recognized for the Strength of its AI-Driven NDR Platform, Vectra AI is Positioned Furthest for Completeness of Vision and Highest for Ability to Execute in the Inaugural ReportSAN JOSE, Calif., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vectra AI, Inc., the cybersecurity AI company that protects modern networks from modern attacks, today announced it was named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Network Detection and Response (NDR). Vectra AI is positioned highest for Ability to Execute and furthest for Completeness of Vision, and is the only vendor in the report to be named a leader in both the Gartner Magic Quadrant for NDR and a Customer Choice Winner for NDR in the 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer.The Vectra AI Platform is purpose-built to defend modern hybrid environments from identity and network-based attacks. As threats accelerate across cloud, data center, remote, and OT domains, Vectra AI provides comprehensive coverage to reduce attack exposure. Its AI agents continuously triage, correlate, and prioritize real threats in real time – eliminating alert fatigue and accelerating response. With Vectra AI, defenders gain control to detect, hunt, investigate, and respond to attacks across the full threat landscape, enabling security teams to focus on maturing their security posture."Gartner's decision to publish a Magic Quadrant for NDR reflects just how essential this market has become in modern cyber defense," said Hitesh Sheth, founder and CEO of Vectra AI. "Being recognized as a Leader in this inaugural report reinforces Vectra AI's position at the forefront of this critical space
Exabeam, a global leader in intelligence and automation that powers security operations, announced a new partnership with Vectra AI, Inc., the cybersecurity AI company that protects modern networks from modern attacks.
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More. While over 20 vendors announced agentic AI-based security agents, apps and platforms at RSAC 2025, the most insightful news from the conference is a rare, encouraging trend for security leaders. For the first time in three years, overall cybersecurity effectiveness has improved.Scale Venture Partners (SVP) recently released the 2025 Cybersecurity Perspectives Report, which shared that the average effectiveness of cybersecurity protections improved for the first time in three years, increasing to 61% efficacy this year from 48% in 2023. According to the report, “70% of security leaders were most protected against general phishing attacks, with only 28% of firms reporting compromise.”SVP also found that 77% of CISOs believe protecting AI/ML models and data pipelines is a priority to improve their security posture by 2025, up from 55% last year. Notably, given the influx of new agentic AI solutions announced at RSAC, 75% of firms expressed interest in leveraging AI to automate SOC investigations using AI agents to triage large volumes of security alerts to prevent security incidents.Source: Scale Venture Partners, Cybersecurity Perspectives 2025 report.SVP’s rise in efficacy numbers isn’t accidental; they result from CISOs and their teams adopting automation at scale while successfully consolidating their platforms and reducing gaps attackers had walked through in the past
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