Full-Time
Software Engineer II
Data Platform
Posted on 8/19/2024
Abnormal Security
501-1,000 employees
AI-driven email security against cyber threats
Mid
Remote in Canada
- 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.
- 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
6 month growth
↑ 1%1 year growth
↑ 1%2 year growth
↓ -4%
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