The Software Engineer 2 will join a high-performing team responsible for developing and maintaining the backbone of a large-scale email security platform. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and operating mission-critical backend systems that process billions of messages daily, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability. You will collaborate across multiple engineering and product teams to deliver high-impact solutions, participate in on-call rotations, and drive operational excellence. The position provides exposure to distributed systems at scale, backend engineering best practices, and opportunities to contribute to strategic improvements across core infrastructure. This is an ideal role for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and seeks to expand both technical skills and operational expertise. You will have the chance to make a direct impact on the reliability and efficiency of critical services while growing professionally in a supportive, mentorship-oriented culture.

Accountabilities

Design, develop, and execute backend software projects critical to core product functionality
Own and enhance the stability, performance, and scalability of tier 0 backend services handling billions of messages per day
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Detection, Product, and Infrastructure to meet organizational needs
Participate in on-call rotations to ensure uptime and reliability of mission-critical systems
Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, reduce operational overhead, and increase reliability
Contribute to engineering excellence through knowledge sharing and professional development within the team

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Sciences, Information Systems, or a related engineering field
3+ years of industry experience in backend software development and distributed systems, including designing and building software applications
Proficiency in Go and/or Python
Experience working in distributed teams with strong asynchronous and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to build features and components from scratch and operate them effectively
Comfortable following established coding practices, guidelines, and conventions
Growth-driven mindset with eagerness to increase impact and responsibility over time

Nice to Have:

Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Django, Spark, Prometheus
Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) and cloud deployment practices

Benefits

Competitive base salary with potential bonus and RSUs
Exposure to high-scale distributed systems and backend engineering challenges
Opportunities for career growth, mentorship, and professional development
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Hands-on experience with modern cloud infrastructure and operational excellence practices

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