Full-Time
Senior Software Engineer
Scoring Infrastructure
Posted on 8/20/2024
Abnormal Security
501-1,000 employees
AI-driven email security against cyber threats
Senior
Remote in Canada
- 5+ years of professional experience as a hands-on engineer building data-oriented products
- Experience with real-time, online, and/or high-throughput & low-latency distributed systems
- Works well with other stakeholders - has worked with cross-functional teams to drive projects over the finish-line.
- High standards - sets high standards and expectations for project execution for themselves and for collaborators
- Knowledge of ML systems/products and/or distributed system technologies (Kafka, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, feature platform serving systems, ML training and ML serving platforms, etc.)
- Experience working with high-throughput online systems in Python and/or Go
- MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or other related engineering field
- Familiarity with cyber security industry
- Architect, design, build, and deploy backend services and infrastructure that support a world-class Detection Engine
- Ownership projects that enable us to meet ambitious goals for, such as building the plan to scale components of Detection’s Scoring Pipeline by 10x
- Collaborate closely with MLE teams, by distilling feedback, correlating it to our strategy, and executing
- Coach and mentor junior engineers via 1on1s, pair programming, high quality code reviews and design reviews
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
6 month growth
↑ 1%1 year growth
↑ 1%2 year growth
↓ -4%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Raised $250M in Series D funding, valuing the company at $5.1 billion.
- Expanding product line beyond email to include 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 email security sector leading to pricing pressures.
- Regulatory scrutiny on AI technologies could increase compliance costs.
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