Sr. Backend Engineer - Charlotte AI (Remote, East Coast)

About the Opportunity:

This organization is a leader in cybersecurity, developing large scale distributed systems and advanced AI-native platforms to protect modern organizations. The team is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to help build globally distributed, fault-tolerant, and highly scalable cloud ecosystems, focusing on Golang and Large Language Models. The position is part of a group responsible for leveraging generative AI technologies to enhance a security analyst platform, using high-fidelity security data to empower users and reduce operational complexity.

Responsibilities:

• Advance backend microservices to address critical issues and implement solutions.

• Build cloud solutions for detecting and countering cyber threats using established tools and services.

• Develop and refine generative AI security analyst capabilities with Large Language Models.

• Construct and maintain data pipelines, manage data, and assist in training and implementing custom LLMs.

• Collaborate with teams to define and deliver solutions.

• Commit to continuous learning and self-improvement.

• Focus on customer challenges and seek ways to improve support.

• Adhere to coding best practices, rigorous testing, and effective monitoring.

• Work collaboratively within an agile team environment.

• Mentor and learn from fellow engineers on various technologies.

• Seek to refine architecture, models, user experience, performance, and reliability.

• Take ownership of work through development, testing, deployment, and monitoring.

• Function effectively in a trust-based environment.

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science or professional experience in data structures, algorithms, or distributed systems.

• Experience with GenAI, LLMs, or Agentic Systems.

• Experience with big data and microservices.

• Understanding of scalability and distributed systems, including sharding, partitioning, and concurrency.

• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player.

• Knowledge of engineering best practices, including testing, code review, and resilient architecture.

• Ability to work in a test-driven, collaborative, and iterative programming environment.

• Skills to deliver high-quality, unit-tested, and regularly integrated software.

• Familiarity or robust learning capacity for technologies such as Go (Golang), Python, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Redis, S3, EC2, IAM, Kafka, GIT, Cassandra, and ElasticSearch.

• Willingness to undergo background and fingerprint checks as required.

Benefits & Perks:

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture

• Equity awards

• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs

• Competitive vacation and holiday policies

• Paid parental and adoption leave

• Professional development opportunities for all employees

• Employee networks, neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities

• Office culture with world-class amenities

• Certified as a Great Place to Work™

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