Software Engineer II

Overview

Rapid7 is seeking a Software Engineer II to join the Labs team within the Security Sciences practice. You will build world‑class research and security data platforms and work alongside engineers and researchers to develop and sustain critical capabilities such as our vulnerability intelligence service and Project Sonar that power our customer‑facing products.

• Monitor and improve core research projects including the vulnerability intelligence service, Project Sonar, and Project Lorelei.
• Maintain and enhance RESTful APIs that back internet telemetry research tools.
• Contribute to the evolution of overall telemetry research effort to develop richer data generation capabilities.
• Partner with the Manager of Software Engineering to develop long‑term vision and strategy for core projects.
• Execute technical improvements across the stack using Python, Django, and other object‑oriented languages.
• Manage cloud‑based infrastructures utilizing Kubernetes (EKS), Terraform, and various AWS services.
• Develop and refine presentation layers for internet telemetry to ensure high‑quality data visualization.
• Drive agile software development principles including high test coverage and CI/CD workflows.

• 2+ years working in a professional software engineering environment.
• Proficiency in one or more industry‑standard languages such as Python, Go, Java, C#, or Ruby.
• Familiarity with modern engineering tools including Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, and Spinnaker.
• Understanding of internet protocols and the related cybersecurity implications.
• Experience working with AWS services such as S3, EC2, IAM, and RDS (Postgre
  
  SQL).
• Commitment to holding self and others responsible for driving outcomes and meeting commitments.
• Passion for developing your craft and continuous learning to elevate personal and professional impact.
• Clear communication of objectives and rationale to foster commitment from teammates.
• Experience with data‑driven workflows using tools like Airflow, EMR, Glue, or Spark.

Embody our core values to foster a culture of excellence that drives meaningful impact and collective success. We value diverse perspectives and multi‑dimensional teams.