Full-Time

Software Engineer II

Data Platform

Posted on 8/19/2024

Abnormal Security

Abnormal Security

501-1,000 employees

AI-driven email security against cyber threats

Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning

Mid

Remote in Canada

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Python
Apache Spark
Apache Kafka
Postgres
AWS
Go
Elasticsearch
Terraform
Redis
Celery
Django
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience as a Back-end Software Developer.
  • Strong foundation as a software engineer, able to write clean and testable code.
  • Experience in building and operating distributed systems in a high-scale environment.
  • Experience with (or interested to learn) Abnormal Security tech stack: Python, Golang, Django, Celery, Postgresql, Redis, Kafka, OpenSearch, AWS / Azure, Terraform.
  • Experience working in a Platform / DevEx / Infra team serving the needs of multiple engineering teams.
  • Demonstrated excellence in at least one key area of the Data Platform tech stack - relational DBs, RocksDB, ElasticSearch, Redis, Kafka, Spark.
Responsibilities
  • Build online and offline data platform offerings across AWS, Azure to empower and delight our internal engineering customers.
  • Optimize the performance of existing offline (Spark) and online (DBs, ElasticSearch, Kafka etc) usage to increase efficiency.
  • Provide guidance and support to internal engineering teams in their use of the data systems.
  • Scale and optimize our overall data center capacity by developing cutting edge Analytics software solutions which improve efficiency and bring automation to our data centers.

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

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