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, Senior
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 provides automated threat detection and response solutions in the cybersecurity field. Its main product is a cloud-based platform that employs both static and dynamic analysis at the binary level to identify potential threats. This platform allows users to create queries and access a library of over 4,200 YARA rules to find patterns in their files, effectively searching for threats at their source. Unlike many competitors, Stairwell's platform is designed to work without endpoint constraints, enabling continuous analysis without affecting system performance. The goal of Stairwell is to empower security teams by reducing the time and costs associated with threat investigations and assessments, ultimately making expensive threat evaluations unnecessary. The company generates revenue by charging clients for access to its platform and security tools, which enhance their ability to detect and respond to threats efficiently.
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$67.6M
Headquarters
Mountain View, California
Founded
2019
6 month growth
↓ -4%1 year growth
↑ 3%2 year growth
↑ 13%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased demand for AI-powered cybersecurity solutions boosts Stairwell's market potential.
- Availability on Google Cloud Marketplace expands Stairwell's reach to a broader audience.
- Recent $45M Series B funding supports strategic growth and innovation.
What critics are saying
- Competition from established firms like CrowdStrike challenges Stairwell's market position.
- Reliance on Google Cloud infrastructure poses risks if service disruptions occur.
- Rapid evolution of malware techniques may challenge Stairwell's detection methods.
What makes Stairwell unique
- Stairwell's platform uses static and dynamic binary analysis for threat detection.
- The company offers over 4,200 YARA rules for comprehensive threat hunting.
- Stairwell's evasion-resistant architecture provides unique insights into historical and current threats.
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