Senior Software Engineer, Scanning Engine

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the complete systems design for critical components of the scanning engine, overseeing everything from the initial design to implementation, deployment, and continuous improvement.

• Create and implement high-quality services using Python and Go that facilitate scanning workflows, ensuring the code is maintainable, thoroughly tested, and observable.

• Enhance the performance, scalability, and reliability of the scanning engine for extensive, distributed scanning operations, adhering to strict service level agreements (SLAs).

• Collaborate with security, product, and data teams to convert detection and scanning needs into production-ready systems and APIs.

• Establish technical standards within the scanning engine codebase, which includes conducting code reviews, creating design documentation, and adhering to secure coding best practices.

• Participate in architectural and roadmap decision-making for the scanning platform.

• Identify and resolve intricate production issues related to scanning performance, accuracy, and stability, working in conjunction with SRE/Infra teams.

• Guide and support engineers through design feedback, collaborative work, and knowledge sharing.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Senior Software Engineer (or equivalent), focusing on backend or systems-level services.

• Proficient in at least one of Python or Go, with a willingness and capability to work in both languages over time.

• Proven experience in systems design for distributed or high-availability services, with a solid understanding of scalability, reliability, and observability.

• Practical experience in building or maintaining scanning, detection, or similar systems (e.g., vulnerability scanning, security scanning, data processing pipelines, or other high-throughput engines).

• Strong foundation in software engineering principles: data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and performance optimization.

• Experience in a cloud-native setting (e.g., microservices, containers, CI/CD, monitoring, logging).

• Ability to work collaboratively across teams, including product, security, and platform/infra, effectively conveying trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Demonstrated history of managing projects from inception to completion, covering problem definition, design, implementation, rollout, and iteration.

• Comfort in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, making practical technical decisions while upholding quality and security standards.

• Familiarity with code quality practices (testing, static analysis, code reviews) and developing maintainable systems.

• Knowledge in the cyber security domain related to scanning through endpoints (bonus).

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision expenses.

• Flexible paid time off (PTO).

• Annual stipend for home office setup and access to WeWork locations.

• Wellness programs for mental and physical health, including resources like Headspace and Lumino.

• Competitive salary with opportunities for career advancement.