Full-Time
Senior Data Platform Engineer
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Vectra
501-1,000 employees
AI-based network detection and response solutions
Compensation Overview
$150k - $180kAnnually
Senior
Remote in USA
You match the following Vectra's candidate preferences
Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:
- Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Computer Science or similar or equivalent work experience
- 2+ years of experience as a Senior Engineer owning data production platforms
- Strong applied software development experience; you've built, shipped, monitored, broken, and fixed software applications
- Experience with real time or near real time data processing, databases and data management
- Experience with an object oriented programming language (Python preferred)
- Strong fundamentals with data structures and algorithms
- Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments
- Experience with a source control system (git preferred)
- Experience with containerization or virtualization systems (Docker preferred)
- Experience with Kubernetes
- Experience with Cloud Providers (AWS preferred)
- Debugging experience
- Be comfortable designing production-grade pipelines and systems
- Be comfortable writing and deploying production-grade code on a daily basis
- Contribute to automated tests and other parts of end-to-end software delivery
- Work collaboratively with other teams and within the team with other engineers and product managers
- Mentor and lead by example more junior engineers, breaking up tasks for them while leading end-to-end projects
- Evaluate and identify the correct approaches or technologies to use to solve problems
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, handling production deployments and monitoring production systems
- Knowledge of networking, operating systems, security fundamentals
- Experience with a commonly-used observability tool such as Grafana or Prometheus
- Experience with Rust
- Experience as technical lead for a production-grade data pipeline
- Experience as a mentor to junior engineers
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 organizations to conduct thorough incident investigations and engage in AI-assisted threat hunting. The company's goal is to empower security teams to effectively detect and respond to cyber threats, thereby reducing business risk and enhancing overall security posture.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Series F
Total Funding
$342.7M
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2011
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased demand for AI-driven cybersecurity solutions boosts Vectra's growth potential.
- Recognition as a leader in SPARK Matrix and IDC MarketScape enhances credibility.
- Expansion of partnerships with telecom companies strengthens market presence.
What critics are saying
- AI fatigue in Asia Pacific may reduce adoption of Vectra's solutions.
- Excessive alerts from threat detection tools could impact market position.
- Competitive landscape pressures Vectra to continuously innovate its offerings.
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 Attack Signal Intelligence condenses alerts into actionable insights.
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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
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↓ -1%Crestan International showcases ai-driven cybersecurity with Vectra AI at blackhat 2024.
Vectra AI has announced the launch of a new scholarship programme to foster the next generation of talent in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Vectra AI, Inc., the leader in AI-driven XDR (extended detection and response), today announced the launch of the Vectra AI Scholars Program, a scholarship opportunity for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students from around the world with innovative ideas on how to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance cybersecurity.
The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ provides competitive analysis and ranking of the leading Network Detection and Response vendors.Vectra AI, with its comprehensive technology and customer experience management, has received strong ratings across the parameters of technology excellence and customer impact.MIDDLETON, Mass., Dec. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- QKS Group has named Vectra AI as a technology leader in their 2024 SPARK Matrix™ analysis of Network Detection and Response market.The QKS Group's SPARK Matrix™ evaluates vendors based on technology excellence and customer impact. It offers an in-depth analysis of global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscapes, and competitive positioning. By providing competitive analysis and ranking of leading technology vendors, the SPARK Matrix™ delivers strategic insights that help users access provider capabilities, differentiate competitively, and understand market positions.Vectra AI has been placed as a leader in the 2024 SPARK Matrix™: Network Detection and Response owing to its advanced AI-driven Attack Signal Intelligence™ platform, which is designed to deliver actionable insights and prioritize threats effectively. The platform provides unparalleled visibility across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, enabling organizations to monitor, detect, and neutralize sophisticated threats in real-time. The platform provides seamless integration with leading cloud providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, which further showcases its adaptability to complex infrastructures.QKS Group defines Network Detection and Response (NDR) as "a solution which leverages non-signature-based techniques, including AI-driven analytics and zero-trust architecture, to continuously monitor, detect, and respond to suspicious activities within enterprise networks." NDR solutions provide automated and manual responses, incorporating advanced threat- hunting and incident response capabilities
Vectra AI has been placed as a leader in the 2024 SPARK matrix(tm): network detection and response owing to its advanced ai-driven attack signal intelligence(tm) platform, which is designed to deliver actionable insights and prioritize threats effectively.