Full-Time
Software Engineer
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Stairwell
51-200 employees
Automated threat detection and response solutions
Compensation Overview
$128k - $140kAnnually
Mid
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
- 3+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience in software development in one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Go, Java, or C++
- Curiosity in understanding the security space and how cutting edge technologies can shape it
- Close familiarity with software engineering tools, software development methodology and release processes
- Working Experience with one or more from the following: systems infrastructure, large-scale database implementation and design, machine learning, search engine ranking, and/or web scale data science.
- Assist in the design of software components, systems, and features under guidance.
- Participate in the development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software.
- Help in managing project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with guidance from senior members.
- Learn and adhere to design techniques and coding standards, seeking advice and mentorship from team members.
Stairwell offers automated threat detection and response solutions through a cloud-based platform that uses binary-level analysis to identify threats. The platform allows businesses to create queries and utilize over 4,200 YARA rules to find patterns in their files, enabling effective threat hunting. Unlike competitors, Stairwell's system provides continuous analysis without slowing down operations, making it suitable for organizations of all sizes. The goal is to empower security teams by reducing investigation time and costs, ultimately making expensive threat assessments unnecessary.
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$67.6M
Headquarters
Mountain View, California
Founded
2019
6 month growth
↓ -1%1 year growth
↓ -2%2 year growth
↑ 13%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased demand for AI-powered cybersecurity solutions boosts Stairwell's market potential.
- Partnership with Google Cloud Marketplace enhances platform visibility and accessibility.
- Growing interest in cloud-based security platforms supports Stairwell's scalable solutions.
What critics are saying
- Competition from established firms like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks is intensifying.
- Rapid malware evolution may challenge Stairwell's detection algorithms.
- Over-reliance on Google Cloud infrastructure poses potential outage and security risks.
What makes Stairwell unique
- Stairwell's platform uses static and dynamic analysis at the binary level.
- The company offers over 4,200 YARA rules for precise malware pattern identification.
- Stairwell's evasion-resistant architecture provides unique insights into historical and current threats.
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