Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Backend

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Automox

Automox

201-500 employees

Automates cyber hygiene for IT security

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$140k - $175kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Austin, TX, USA + 2 more

More locations: Tampa, FL, USA | Denver, CO, USA

Hybrid role with concentrated hubs in Austin, TX; Tampa, FL; and Boulder, CO.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Apache Kafka
Java
AWS
Go
Development Operations (DevOps)
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Programming experience in Golang or Java is preferred although we'll consider polyglots.
  • 8+ years of experience designing, developing, testing, and monitoring applications deployed in a high availability SaaS environment.
  • Secure Coding experience such as experience with OWASP, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Secure Code Review, Penetration Testing, Data Protection, Encryption, Authentication & Authorization OR similar experience related to secure coding is a huge preference.
  • Experience building production applications in cloud environments (AWS or GCP) with a strong emphasis on security best practices.
  • Experience working as a Software Engineer on applications with continuous client connectivity is desired.
  • Enjoy scaling microservice architectures and large-scale event ingestion platforms. Have familiarity scaling websockets, real-time messaging systems (Kafka, MQTT), and non-relational database systems like DynamoDB, networking, DevOps.
  • Excellent communicator, thrives within a tightly knit, cross-functional remote team environment.
  • Strong leadership skills coaching and mentoring more junior engineers.
  • Impactful collaborator working with other engineers, Product Managers, Program Managers and Technical Support.
Responsibilities
  • Research, design, develop, secure and solutions that facilitate communications with 1 million plus Automox software agents deployed globally.
  • Lead by example championing secure coding and modern software development best practices across engineering.
  • Extend, enhance, and evolve event driven services to provide new and exciting features in the Automox platform and in our endpoint software.
  • Contribute to continual improvement by testing, performance tuning, refactoring, usability improvements, and automation.
  • Produce detailed specifications, and contribute in all phases of the engineering lifecycle.
  • Operate with a quality-first mindset. Your approach to testing sets you apart from your peers.
  • Make data-driven decisions. You understand the impact of your development before it reaches production.

Automox provides automated solutions for maintaining cyber hygiene, which includes essential practices to keep systems healthy and secure. Their platform operates as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), allowing clients to manage their IT infrastructure over the internet without local installations. Key features include support for multiple operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux), role-based access control, software deployment, and custom task enforcement through Automox Worklets. This cloud-native platform is designed to help organizations reduce their vulnerability to cyber threats by up to 80%, making it particularly effective for businesses with remote workforces. Automox's goal is to simplify IT management and enhance security for a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large enterprises.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$148.4M

Headquarters

Boulder, Colorado

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

-4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Automox's Patch Safe seal enhances security confidence with rigorous malware scanning.
  • Otto AI enables automation of IT tasks using natural language, boosting productivity.
  • Distribution agreement with Softprom expands market reach in IT endpoint management.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid AI evolution in cybersecurity may outpace Automox's current capabilities.
  • Complex endpoint security challenges may require expansion beyond current offerings.
  • Reliance on third-party software for Patch Safe seal poses potential security risks.

What makes Automox unique

  • Automox automates cyber hygiene, reducing threat surfaces by up to 80%.
  • The platform supports multi-OS management from a single console, enhancing efficiency.
  • Automox's cloud-native design ensures scalability and security for remote workforces.

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