Full-Time

Fullstack Engineer

Remote US, Eastern/Central Time Zone

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Cobalt

Cobalt

201-500 employees

Subscription-based penetration testing services for enterprises

Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$100k - $150kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Mid

Remote in USA

Work remotely from anywhere in US Eastern/Central Time Zone.

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
JavaScript
React.js
Node.js
Ruby
REST APIs
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience in full-stack development, with a track record of delivering successful, user-centered solutions.
  • Strong skills in our architecture: Ruby on Rails + JavaScript (React). Additional familiarity with other aspects of our tech stack is a plus: Node.js, cloud environments (GCP, Kubernetes).
  • Proficiency in designing and consuming RESTful APIs, understanding their role in scalable, efficient applications.
  • Commitment to writing clean, maintainable code and a thorough understanding of application architecture principles.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, enabling effective collaboration in a remote setting.
  • Eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches, with a proactive mindset and willingness to contribute ideas.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the development of our SaaS platform, focusing on high-quality, scalable solutions using Ruby/Rails, Javascript/React.
  • Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and a team of Engineers to translate business needs into innovative features, enhancing user experience and platform capabilities.
  • Balance tech debt removal with forward-looking feature development. Actively participate in code reviews and technical planning to ensure the delivery of high-quality software.
  • Apply best practices in software development, including agile methodologies, automated testing, and continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD). Regularly identify areas for personal growth and stretch goals, such as working with AI based projects or Front-end Engineering, to broaden your skill set.
  • Work with Senior and Staff level Engineers on a variety of cross-team technical initiatives, and participate in our Growth & Mentorship Program.

Cobalt provides penetration testing as a service (PtaaS) to help organizations identify and fix vulnerabilities in their digital assets. Their service involves simulated cyberattacks that assess the security of a company's systems. Clients subscribe to Cobalt's platform for continuous, on-demand testing, allowing them to regularly evaluate and enhance their cybersecurity without needing in-house experts. Cobalt differentiates itself by offering a systematic approach to penetration testing and has achieved SOC 2 Type 1 certification, ensuring high security standards. The goal of Cobalt is to make cybersecurity more accessible and manageable for enterprises, particularly in sectors like education, finance, and technology.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$35.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cobalt.io's continuous testing model ensures that clients can maintain a robust security posture in an ever-evolving threat landscape.
  • The company's focus on compliance-driven pentesting can drive business growth and resilience, as highlighted in their recent webinar with BARR Advisory.
  • Strategic hires, such as the recruitment of Ronan McCrory from a competitor, strengthen Cobalt.io's leadership and product development capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • The cybersecurity market is highly competitive, with significant players like Horizon3 securing substantial funding, which could impact Cobalt.io's market share.
  • Economic downturns and reduced VC funding in the cybersecurity sector could limit Cobalt.io's growth and expansion opportunities.

What makes Cobalt unique

  • Cobalt.io's 'Pentest as a Service' (PtaaS) model offers continuous, on-demand penetration testing, unlike traditional, periodic pentesting services.
  • Their SOC 2 Type 1 certification underscores a commitment to high security standards, which is a significant differentiator in the cybersecurity market.
  • The subscription-based model allows for scalable and efficient cybersecurity solutions, making it more accessible for enterprises without in-house security experts.

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