Senior Software Engineer - Java / Kotlin / AWS

Are you a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Java, Kotlin, and AWS, looking to join a growth-stage, VC-backed startup that’s disrupting the enterprise security space? Are you a Senior Software Engineer (Java, Kotlin, AWS) who thrives on the challenge of building highly available, reliable, and performance-optimized systems? Are you a Senior Software Engineer who is excited by the intersection of software, data, and hardware and ready to make an impact as one of the first 50 employees? If so, keep reading.

We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a growth-stage company redefining enterprise security through advanced AI-powered automation. Their mission is to accelerate the speed and precision of security operations with a long-term goal of integrating cybersecurity and physical security into a unified platform. In this role, you’ll design, build, and scale backend systems, modern cloud infrastructure, and edge compute environments while contributing to identity and access management. You’ll also play a key role in empowering engineering teams and ensuring customer environments remain secure, reliable, and high performing.

Role & Responsibilities:

Architect and develop applications from the ground up

Build data ingestion pipelines for MVP data feeds and customer segmentation

Define system architecture and help shape the user experience

Design, build, and deploy server APIs following industry best practices

Design and implement scalable microservices as the platform grows

Set coding standards, author technical documentation, and contribute white papers

Drive end-to-end software delivery: planning, development, deployment, testing, and monitoring

Implement and manage platform infrastructure on AWS using Terraform and Terragrunt

Develop and maintain modern CI/CD pipelines

Architect resilient cloud infrastructure, edge compute environments, identity & access management, and system continuity with robust monitoring

Skills / Experience Required:

5+ years of software development experience with Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate

Proficiency in backend development with Kotlin

Hands-on experience designing, developing, and deploying APIs

Solid experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases

Strong foundation in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), especially Terraform and Terragrunt

Proven experience working with AWS cloud infrastructure

Deep understanding of distributed systems and core software engineering principles

Comfortable working with container technologies - Docker, Kubernetes

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Ability to work in a hybrid environment (3 days/week onsite)

What is Being Offered:

The chance to collaborate with top talent in the security industry

A unique growth-stage opportunity to be among the first 50 employees in the company

Work alongside a diverse, innovative team that fosters creativity and collaboration to drive industry modernization

Join a passionate team dedicated to solving critical customer challenges while building a dynamic company culture

Competitive base salary with equity opportunities

Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401k plan

A family-friendly, compassionate work environment

Stunning office space with 360-degree views from Catalina to Downtown LA

Additional company perks and benefits