Full-Time

Software Engineer II

Message Security Detection

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Abnormal Security

Abnormal Security

501-1,000 employees

AI-driven email security against cyber threats

Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$148.8k - $175kAnnually

+ Bonus + Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Security Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
Requirements
  • 3+ years experience designing and building software applications in Python with a particular focus on backend development.
  • 2+ years experience in developing and deploying impactful customer centric product features.
  • Proven experience translating business requirements into software requirements and building scalable systems with high quality implementations.
  • Strong ability to independently drive and solve complex problems end to end.
  • Experience debugging using log analytic tools, metrics, and other signals to quickly and autonomously solve real-time-solving novel problems.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or other related engineering field
Responsibilities
  • Architect, design, build our Automated Threat Response engine - this engine is a key part of Detection Team’s strategy to scale in order to support 10X customer growth
  • Decompose, design and deploy our foundational components of our scaled scoring framework to feed and empower our threat response engine
  • Operationalize a highly autonomous and scalable threat Response engine for multiple datacenters and regions
  • Collaborate closely with Software Engineers, ML engineers, Data Scientists and Threat Analysts and correlate feedback to our detection strategy
  • Participate in Sprint planning, code reviews, standups, and other aspects of the software development life cycle

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 and minimal disruption. 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

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

28%

1 year growth

62%

2 year growth

56%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Raised $250M in Series D funding, valuing the company at $5.1 billion.
  • Expanding beyond email to offer cross-platform security solutions.
  • Named to CNBC Disruptor 50 list, highlighting rapid growth and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from emerging AI-powered cybersecurity startups like Patlytics.
  • Potential market saturation in the AI-native cybersecurity space.
  • Risk of overvaluation and investor pressure following recent high valuation.

What makes Abnormal Security unique

  • Abnormal Security uses AI to model human behavior for email threat detection.
  • The platform integrates seamlessly with existing email systems via API for quick deployment.
  • Recognized as a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms 2024.

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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