Full Stack Engineer Job New York City New York USA,Education / Teaching

Pensar is looking for a talented Full Stack Engineer to join our team and help build the future of offensive security software. You'll work closely with security researchers, product managers, and other engineers to design, develop, and maintain our core platform and open source tooling. This role requires a passion for clean code, product excellence, and a deep understanding of both frontend and backend technologies.
Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain scalable web applications and backend services
Collaborate with security researchers to translate pentesting workflows into intuitive and efficient user experiences
Build and enhance APIs, UI components, and integrations with customer environments
Optimize application performance, reliability, and security
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and contribute to engineering best practices
Work with open source projects and contribute to the evolution of Pensar's tooling
Help shape the technical roadmap and architectural direction alongside leadership

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity in an early-stage offensive security company
Opportunities for professional growth and contribution to cutting-edge security research
Flexible remote work environment
Collaborative and mission-driven team culture

Requirements

3+ years of professional full stack development experience
Proficiency in JavaScript/Type Script and at least one backend language such as Go, Python, or Node.js
Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, or similar)
Strong understanding of RESTful API design and integration
Familiarity with database technologies (SQL and/or No

SQL)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
Passion for building secure, reliable, and maintainable software
Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Preferred Qualifications

Background or interest in cybersecurity or offensive security
Experience working in open source communities or contributing to security-related projects
Knowledge of security best practices in software development and deployment
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Direct ownership of customer engagements and offensive research at an early-stage security company
Professional development budget for conferences, training, and certifications
Support for publishing research and presenting at industry conferences
Direct, visible impact on both our open source tooling and commercial platform