Principal Software Engineer (Go) (Remote)

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Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience building enterprise software applications
• Deep subject matter expertise in cybersecurity, particularly in vulnerability assessment, exploit development, misconfiguration detection, and risk mitigation
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex operational issues in production environments
• Extensive experience building network scanners, implementing and reverse engineering network protocols, and working with network layers, computer architecture, and operating systems
• A history of full software development lifecycle experience, from architecture and prototyping to implementation, testing, and maintenance.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Go and Javascript
• Hands-on experience with security tools, including Nmap, Nuclei, Wireshark, and Metasploit
• A track record of leading and influencing high-performing software teams
• Exceptional problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills—both written and oral

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex technical initiatives from ideation to implementation, delivering scalable, high-performing, and secure solutions
• Define and own the technical strategy for critical product areas, driving architecture and process improvements
• Research, assess, and develop advanced techniques for detecting vulnerabilities, exploits, misconfigurations, and security risks
• Design and integrate a modular vulnerability detection engine into our lightweight performant Go scanner
• Architect and implement new features for our enterprise SaaS platform, ensuring seamless scalability and security
• Diagnose and resolve production issues and software bugs, ensuring system reliability and performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with researchers and engineers to incorporate vulnerability intelligence into our platform
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of technical excellence
• Evangelize the successful adoption of best-in-class technologies, tooling, and engineering processes to drive efficiency and innovation