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 its cloud-based platform, which uses binary-level analysis to identify threats. The platform allows businesses to create queries and utilize over 4,200 YARA rules to detect threats at their source without impacting system performance. Unlike competitors, Stairwell focuses on empowering security teams and reducing investigation costs, aiming to make expensive threat assessments unnecessary. The company's goal is to enhance the efficiency of security operations, enabling clients to manage threats more effectively.
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$69.5M
Headquarters
Mountain View, California
Founded
2019
6 month growth
↑ 6%1 year growth
↑ 6%2 year growth
↑ 42%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The recent $45M Series B funding round indicates strong investor confidence and provides resources for further innovation and growth.
- Availability on Google Cloud Marketplace expands Stairwell's reach and makes it easier for organizations to integrate its platform.
- Strategic hires like Joe DeBlasio and John Yun bring experienced leadership to drive sales and marketing efforts, potentially accelerating market penetration.
What critics are saying
- The cybersecurity market is highly competitive, with numerous established players that could overshadow Stairwell's offerings.
- Rapid scaling and integration of new hires and strategies may lead to operational challenges and potential misalignment.
What makes Stairwell unique
- Stairwell's platform uses static and dynamic binary-level analysis, providing a depth of threat detection that many competitors lack.
- The company's evasion-resistant architecture ensures that even previously removed threats are detected, setting it apart from traditional cybersecurity solutions.
- Stairwell's extensive library of over 4,200 YARA rules allows for highly customizable and precise threat hunting.