Senior Staff Engineer; Golang

Staff / Senior Staff Engineer (Golang) — AI-Powered Cybersecurity Startup | SF Bay Area

Are you a seasoned engineer who thrives on building, leading, and delivering complex systems end-to-end? Join our fast-growing cybersecurity startup in the San Francisco Bay Area, where we’re combining deep cybersecurity expertise with state‑of‑the‑art AI to redefine how enterprises defend themselves in an evolving threat landscape.

• $25M Seed Funding
  :
  Well‑capitalized to innovate and scale rapidly after a strong seed round.
• Fortune 500 Early Adopters
  :
  Trusted by leading enterprises validating the strength of our platform.
• Elite Founding Team
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  Serial founders and industry veterans (25+ years in cybersecurity and enterprise software).
• AI at the Core
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  We build with the latest in LLMs and Generative AI for intelligent, automated defense.
• Strong Equity and Compensation
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  Competitive salary, generous stock options, and a collaborative culture where impact translates directly into company growth.

As a Staff / Senior Staff Engineer, you’ll be a technical leader and hands‑on contributor driving critical initiatives from concept to production. You’ll architect, build, and mentor while partnering cross‑functionally with Product, AI, and Security. This is a high‑impact role where you’ll influence technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure delivery of scalable, secure services that meet enterprise‑grade expectations.

• Own end‑to‑end delivery of major platform initiatives, from design through deployment and post‑launch success.
• Design, develop, and optimize distributed microservices in Golang for scale, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate across teams — Product, AI, and Customer Success — to align architecture with business objectives.
• Drive engineering excellence through code quality standards, design reviews, automation, and CI/CD best practices.
• Be a mentor and multiplier
  , guiding software engineers through architecture decisions, trade‑offs, and delivery.
• Partner with leadership to align engineering strategy with product objectives and technical roadmap.

• 8–12+ years in software engineering with cloud‑native architecture experience.
• Proven record of driving technical projects end‑to‑end
  , coordinating across teams and stakeholders.
• Strong hands‑on background in microservices architecture
  , distributed systems, and API‑driven design.
• Expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines in a cloud environment (Azure preferred).
• Familiarity with modern databases, gRPC, message queues, and Dev Ops automation.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills — comfortable leading discussions from code to business impact.
• (Bonus) Understanding or interest in cybersecurity, AI‑driven systems, or threat intelligence.

• Ownership & Leadership
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  Engineers make decisions and own outcomes.
• Mentorship & Growth
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  Learn from industry leaders and experiment with the frontier of AI and cybersecurity.
• Collaboration & Inclusion
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  We value diverse perspectives that challenge the status quo and fuel innovation.
• Impact Mindset
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  Every line of code contributes to shaping the future of enterprise security.

Onsite role based in North San Jose, CA (Silicon Valley Center)

• Competitive salary and stock options.
• 401(k), PTO, and access to cutting‑edge tools and technologies.

Ready to take ownership and lead innovations that redefine cybersecurity?

Apply now to be part of our mission to secure the world through AI and engineering excellence.