Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Platform Security

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Abnormal Security

Abnormal Security

501-1,000 employees

AI-driven email security against cyber threats

Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning

Senior

Remote in Canada

Category
Security Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Go
Requirements
  • BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or other related engineering field.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
  • Strong software development, CAP theorem, and system design tradeoffs.
  • Experience with Authentication & Authorization and Network Security problem space, best practices, and related technologies.
  • Ability to differentiate must-have versus nice-to-have Security and Privacy requirements.
  • Proven track record of leading complex projects and delivering high quality software.
  • Experience with Golang and Python programming languages.
Responsibilities
  • Apply Practical Security mindset and principles to technical design and development while balancing out business requirements and infrastructure cost.
  • Own, lead, and deliver large projects for the Platform Security team that enforces Security & Privacy standards to continuously support the company market expansion toward many geographical locations and multiple product offerings.
  • Design and develop secure and scalable customer integration frameworks and toolings to integrate Abnormal ecosystem with external applications such as Salesforce, Slack, Github, Zoom, etc… to enable Secure by design Multi Product Platform.
  • Reconcile Platform and Security requirements to build a secure platform while enabling global engineering teams to deliver high quality software at high velocity.
  • Actively mentor and level up junior team members.

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

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

-4%
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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 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