Full-Time
Junior Software Engineer
Posted on 4/25/2025
Sprocket Security
11-50 employees
Offensive security with continuous risk monitoring
No salary listed
Madison, WI, USA
Hybrid
Flexible schedule; no fixed 9-5.
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- Solid foundation in software engineering, with a focus on web development.
- Entry level experience with web-based development using Ruby on Rails (Educational or personal)
- Ability to work productively in a collaborative team setting and in a fast-paced environment.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt.
- Exposure to DevOps practices, including GitLab, Docker containers, orchestration frameworks, and databases.
- Experience building RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
- Entry level exposure to AWS and scalable infrastructure.
- Be part of an engineering team that are creating solutions to challenging problems, applying your fresh perspective to contribute to innovative solutions.
- Innovate and develop upon existing applications, with a focus on our core languages such as Ruby, Python and JavaScript.
- Contribute to the front-end and back-end development of our customer portal and proprietary scanning engines.
- Learn new technologies or languages and actively participate in research & development initiatives.
- Perform greenfield development, collaborating with the team to determine the best technology to meet business goals.
- Make a significant impact on the world by contributing to the development of resilient cybersecurity solutions.
- Interest or coursework in cybersecurity or emerging technology.
- Proficiency in front-end technologies and frameworks.
- Enthusiasm for the innovation, thrills, and speed of a growing start-up.
- Understanding of networking protocols and Linux systems.
- 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
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
6 month growth
↓ -6%1 year growth
↓ -2%2 year growth
↑ 29%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.
Sprocket Security launches 'Ahead of the Breach' podcast.
Blueprint Equity's Vice President John Bonhard, will join Sprocket's Board of Directors.
Sprocket Security, the pioneer in continuous penetration testing, secures $8 million Series A financing Led by Blueprint Equity.
Sprocket Security raises $8M to enhance cybersecurity penetration testing platform - SiliconANGLE