Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Posted on 10/31/2025

Sprocket Security

Sprocket Security

11-50 employees

Offensive security with continuous risk monitoring

No salary listed

Madison, WI, USA

In Person

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
JavaScript
Ruby
GraphQL
Docker
TypeScript
AWS
Go
Terraform
Ansible
REST APIs
Requirements
  • 5+ years web software engineering experience, primarily in Ruby on Rails
  • Experience with the MVC software design pattern is desired
  • Ability to work productively in a remote team setting and in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with cloud technologies and Infrastructure-as-Code, especially Terraform and Ansible
  • Experience building and maintaining DevOps pipelines in GitLab, Docker containers, orchestration frameworks, and databases
  • Experience building RESTful and GraphQL APIs
  • Familiarity with AWS and scalable infrastructure
Responsibilities
  • Architect and engineer solutions to challenging problems that have never been solved before
  • Perform greenfield design and development. Determine the best technology to use to meet business goals
  • Innovate and develop upon existing applications. Most are written in Ruby, supporting applications use languages such as Python, Go, JS, TS, etc
  • Develop and manage pipelines and tests
  • Engineer solutions to complex networking, application, and business logic challenges at scale using cloud services
  • Develop the front-end and back-end to our customer portal and proprietary scanning engines
  • Learn new technology or languages and participate in research & development
  • Make an impact on the world by helping companies become resilient to cyber threats
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in TypeScript, Python, Bash, managing big data, analytics, and scalable architectures
  • Cybersecurity and networking knowledge
  • Proficient in front-end technologies and frameworks
  • Enjoys the innovation, thrills, and speed of a growing startup
  • Strong understanding of networking protocols and Linux systems
  • Desire to lead junior developers and work with leadership on business initiatives
  • Values openness and honesty over being right

Sprocket Security delivers continuous penetration testing for enterprises, combining ongoing offensive security assessments with real-time risk monitoring and remediation. It uses a hybrid model that blends human security experts with automated systems to run adversary simulations and attack surface management on an ongoing basis, all billed via a subscription. The product works by continuously testing an organization’s defenses, monitoring for new risks in real time, and providing guided remediation to reduce exposure, rather than performing one-off tests. This approach sets the company apart from competitors by offering year-round, persistent testing and monitoring instead of periodic checks, ensuring vulnerabilities are addressed proactively. The goal is to help enterprises maintain a strong, resilient cybersecurity posture by continuously identifying and mitigating threats before they can be exploited.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$8M

Headquarters

Madison, Wisconsin

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 75% of enterprises shifting to continuous threat exposure management by 2026 aligns perfectly.
  • 40% rise in sophisticated adversary simulations in hybrid cloud environments drives demand.
  • 60% of CISOs prioritizing attack surface management with real-time remediation in 2026 budgets.

What critics are saying

  • Cobalt.io and larger competitors erode market share with similar offerings and established clients.
  • AI-powered automation from startups like Pentera threatens to obsolete human-driven testing model.
  • Bluesight and Hacken undercut pricing with aggressive managed services, squeezing subscription margins.

What makes Sprocket Security unique

  • Hybrid model combines human penetration testers with automation for continuous year-round testing.
  • Expert-driven platform includes adversary simulations and social engineering across voice, SMS, chat channels.
  • Real-time change detection triggers immediate security testing upon asset or network modifications.

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Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-6%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

29%
TechStartups.com
Jan 20th, 2026
Sprocket Security Appoints Eric Sheridan as Chief Technology Officer

Sprocket Security appoints Eric Sheridan as Chief Technology Officer. Veteran cybersecurity leader brings decades of experience and patented innovation to advance the next generation of proactive security solutions. Sprocket Security today announced the appointment of Eric Sheridan as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Sheridan will lead the company's technology vision and execution, accelerating innovation and advancing Sprocket Security's mission to deliver proactive cybersecurity solutions that help organizations stay ahead of evolving threats. Sheridan brings decades of experience in cybersecurity and software engineering, with a career dedicated to building forward-looking security platforms designed to anticipate and prevent attacks before they occur. He holds numerous patents, reflecting a long-standing record of technical innovation and a proven ability to translate advanced research into practical, high-impact security solutions. "Eric's leadership and technical depth are exactly what we need as we continue to scale and innovate," said Casey Cammilleri, CEO at Sprocket Security. "His experience building proactive security technologies and his ability to consistently deliver industry-defining solutions will be instrumental as we push beyond today's standards and outpace the cybersecurity industry." As CTO, Sheridan will oversee Sprocket Security's engineering and product strategy, guiding the development of next-generation proactive cybersecurity capabilities. His focus will include advancing the company's core platform, fostering innovation across teams, and ensuring Sprocket Security remains at the forefront of emerging security challenges. "I'm excited to join Sprocket Security at such a pivotal time," said Sheridan. "The opportunity to build the next wave of proactive cybersecurity solutions that fundamentally change how organizations defend themselves - is incredibly compelling. I look forward to helping the team continue to innovate and lead the industry forward." With Sheridan's appointment as CTO, Sprocket Security signals its continued focus on developing security technology aimed at addressing evolving cybersecurity threats. About Sprocket Security Sprocket Security provides an expert-driven offensive security platform that proactively identifies, verifies, and simulates threats, ensuring its clients' digital environments remain secure. Unlike legacy penetration testing, Sprocket's continuous approach delivers real-time insights and adaptive security measures, giving businesses the confidence to move quickly while reliably preventing potential threats.

ACCESS Newswire
Sep 5th, 2024
Sprocket Security Launches 'Ahead of the Breach' Podcast

Sprocket Security launches 'Ahead of the Breach' podcast.

FinSMEs
Mar 28th, 2024
Sprocket Security Raises $8M in Series A Financing

Blueprint Equity's Vice President John Bonhard, will join Sprocket's Board of Directors.

Newswire
Mar 28th, 2024
Sprocket Security, the Pioneer in Continuous Penetration Testing, Secures $8 Million Series A Financing Led by Blueprint Equity

Sprocket Security, the pioneer in continuous penetration testing, secures $8 million Series A financing Led by Blueprint Equity.

SiliconANGLE Media
Mar 27th, 2024
Sprocket Security raises $8M to enhance cybersecurity penetration testing platform

Sprocket Security raises $8M to enhance cybersecurity penetration testing platform - SiliconANGLE

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