About the job
About DepthFirst AI
At DepthFirst, we recognize that software serves as the backbone of modern civilization, yet its vulnerabilities pose significant risks to integrity, security, and resilience. Our mission is to address these security challenges head-on.
We are pioneering the development of intelligent systems that autonomously identify and remediate critical software vulnerabilities. Our focus lies in training and scaling AI agents to uncover zero-day vulnerabilities across extensive customer codebases and widely-used open-source software.
Our esteemed founding team brings a wealth of experience in security and large language models, featuring technical leaders from industry giants such as DeepMind, Databricks, Square, and Faire. We are in search of talented individuals eager to explore the intersection of AI, security, and infrastructure.
About the Role:
We are on the lookout for a seasoned Backend Engineer who will spearhead the creation of the world's first AI-native platform dedicated to autonomously identifying and resolving software vulnerabilities in code. You will be integral to developing the infrastructure that drives our security AI agents, tackling challenges related to large-scale code execution, complex agent orchestration, evaluation benchmarks, and training pipelines. We prioritize engineering excellence and secure designs capable of scaling for thousands of enterprise-level users. Your contributions will be pivotal in redefining how businesses approach security.
What Excites You About This Role:
Technical Leadership: Mentor team members, establish technical direction, and set best practices for backend engineering at DepthFirst.
Architect and Scale: Develop complex coding agent pipelines that efficiently scan and execute large codebases to identify intricate vulnerabilities.
Benchmark Development: Build, maintain, and refine evaluation benchmarks for AI agents that mirror real-world user challenges.
Ownership: Take charge of our product, influencing its architecture, performance, and long-term success.
Impactful Work: Participate in a project that addresses critical security issues. Our initial customers have already seen significant value in resolving vulnerabilities shortly after adopting our solution.

