Abnormal Security is seeking a Software Engineer to build and maintain stable, efficient, and hands-off systems that power the ingestion of billions of emails per day for Abnormal's core Inbound Email Security product
Requirements
- Experience with our stack: Go and/or Python
- Experience working with distributed systems at scale
- Experience building features & components from scratch and operating them, balancing feature development work with operational tasks
- Experience with our stack: AWS, K8, Django, Spark, Prometheus
- Familiarity with AWS services and deployment practices
- Knowledge of containerization using Docker or similar technologies
Responsibilities
- Design & execute software projects that are critical to Abnormal's core product, working with a team of engineers through conception, design, implementation, launch, and operation
- Own and improve the stability, performance, and scalability of tier 0 backend services that process billions of emails daily
- Collaborate with teams across R&D including Detection, Products, and Infrastructure to ensure Message Infra services meet the needs of the broader organization
- Participate in oncall rotations to maintain the reliability and uptime of mission-critical systems
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance system efficiency, reduce operational overhead, and increase reliability
- Raise the bar of engineering excellence, actively contributing to knowledge sharing within the team and participating in professional development activities
Other
- BS degree in Computer Science, Applied Sciences, Information Systems or other related engineering field
- 3+ years of industry experience on backend software development & distributed systems, designing & building software applications
- Open to following pre-established guidelines, coding practices and conventions
- You’re growth driven & looking to increase impact & responsibility over time
- Experience working with distributed teams, proficient in asynchronous and written communication
