Full-Time

Senior Corporate Engineer

Updated on 9/3/2026

Beacon Software

Beacon Software

51-200 employees

Acquires and holds niche vertical SaaS

No salary listed

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid work in San Francisco is required.

Category
IT Operations (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Windows
Computer Networking
SOC 2
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

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Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience in corporate engineering, information technology, systems, or a related hands-on infrastructure role.
  • Working knowledge of identity, single sign-on, System for Cross-domain Identity Management, and multi-factor authentication.
  • Hands-on experience with mobile device management, endpoint security, or device lifecycle management, primarily on macOS and secondarily on Windows.
  • Ability to work comfortably in a terminal and write scripts.
  • Ability to investigate questions independently and work effectively with ambiguity.
Responsibilities
  • Build and operate the core information technology and systems stack, including identity, endpoint management, permissioning and access, networking, corporate security, and the software-as-a-service layer.
  • Own well-scoped systems components end to end.
  • Operate and maintain the tools built, including access reviews, lifecycle management, and patching.
  • Use automation, artificial intelligence tooling, and modern infrastructure where appropriate.
  • Write runbooks and architecture decision records.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with mergers and acquisitions or multi-entity integration.
  • Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or SOX ITGC.
  • Experience using AI-native workflows in real work.

Beacon Software acquires stable, profitable vertical-market software companies serving Main Street and holds them indefinitely. It keeps each company independent while offering a centralized platform with playbooks for engineering, sales, and marketing, plus shared AI resources and a dedicated operating partner to drive growth. It differs from traditional private equity by prioritizing long-term ownership, preserving each company’s identity and customer relationships, and leveraging centralized tools to scale niche businesses. The goal is durable, growing software companies that create lasting value for employees, customers, and the communities they serve through centralized expertise and AI.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$475M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2024

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Beacon raised $225 million on June 9, 2026, signaling strong investor demand.
  • E2E Soccer added 100 leagues and 120,000 games to Beacon's soccer platform.
  • OpenAI certifications for 500,000 workers expand Beacon's customer value beyond software licensing.

What critics are saying

  • Beacon's $550 million war chest forces constant acquisitions; slowing deal flow breaks growth.
  • Integration complexity across dozens of niche systems creates execution risk by 2027.
  • If AI savings disappoint, Beacon becomes a leveraged roll-up facing margin compression.

What makes Beacon Software unique

  • Nilam Ganenthiran and Divya Gupta combine Instacart scaling with Sequoia investing.
  • Beacon preserves acquired brands like PowerUp Sports and E2E Soccer, reducing customer churn.
  • OpenAI partnership and shared AI stack differentiate Beacon from traditional software roll-ups.

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Benefits

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Parental Leave

HR/People related benefits calendar mentions

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-6%

2 year growth

0%
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Jun 10th, 2026
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Beacon Software, a holding company that acquires smaller software businesses and uses artificial intelligence to transform them, has raised $250 million to fund its AI roll-up strategy, the company told Reuters.