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Backend Engineer (Technical Staff) at Cogent Security | San Francisco

Cogent SecuritySan Francisco, CA
On-site Full-time $100K/yr - $300K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

QualificationsProven experience in backend development, with proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, or Go. Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, microservices, and API design. Experience with database management systems, both SQL and NoSQL. Familiarity with security best practices in software development. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. A passion for cybersecurity and an eagerness to learn and grow within the AI field.

About the job

About Cogent Security

Cogent Security is an innovative Applied AI Lab pioneering the future of AI agents in the realm of cybersecurity. In a world where cyber threats evolve at unprecedented speeds, our 'AI Taskforce' analyzes vast amounts of enterprise data to proactively address vulnerabilities and avert critical breaches.

We remain at the forefront of technology by merging cutting-edge research with practical applications. Our dedicated Cogent Research team fuels our mission, ensuring we develop truly effective security workflows powered by AI.

Since our inception, Cogent has rapidly grown, collaborating with Fortune 500 companies to safeguard the most intricate production environments globally.

Supported by Greylock, our team comprises some of the brightest minds in applied AI, including experts from:

  • Renowned universities such as Stanford, Berkeley, Penn, Duke, Carnegie Mellon, and Waterloo.

  • High-growth unicorn companies like Scale AI, Databricks, Stripe, Tesla, and Coinbase.

  • Leading cybersecurity specialists from Wiz, Abnormal AI, and Zscaler.

  • Prestigious research institutions including DeepMind and SAIL.

About the Role

As we embark on building a suite of backend services and integrations with our design partners, we seek passionate and skilled Backend Engineers at both Senior and Staff levels, eager to thrive in the Applied AI domain.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement critical backend subsystems and integration platforms

    • Comprehend business objectives and customer requirements to engineer backend subsystems that align with our technology strategies.

    • Adapt systems to meet evolving needs of design partners and clients.

    • Incorporate non-functional requirements such as compliance and security into system design.

  • Establish scalable infrastructure foundations

    • Prepare for future growth in customer base, headcount, and data management by collaborating with your team to enhance infrastructure.

About Cogent Security

Cogent Security is at the cutting edge of cybersecurity innovation, leveraging applied AI to create advanced security solutions. With a focus on research and development, the company collaborates with industry leaders to protect critical infrastructures against sophisticated cyber threats.

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