XBOW · 3 months ago
Research Engineer / Software Engineer (backend/general)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$150K/yr - $350K/yrXBOW is a company focused on advancing offensive security through AI technology. They are seeking a Backend Research Engineer to design and implement scalable distributed systems, collaborating closely with a talented team to tackle complex security challenges.
ComputerNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Design and build distributed backend systems that scale reliably and securely
Work in TypeScript, Kotlin and Go (and pick them up quickly if you haven’t used them before)
Deploy and operate services in AWS and other cloud providers
Own problems end-to-end—from design through deployment to production support
Navigate ambiguity and help define how we build as much as what we build
Collaborate closely with teammates across the stack, including AI researchers, Security researchers and frontend engineers
Qualification
Required
Experience building and operating scalable, distributed systems
Comfort working in a fast-moving, early-stage environment
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with incomplete information
Familiarity with AWS or similar cloud platforms
You're comfortable working with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform or CDK) and see infra as part of the engineering system—not something separate from it
Eager to learn new tools, languages, and technologies as needed
A thoughtful communicator who values clarity and simplicity
Comfort working in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment
Preferred
Experience with event-driven architectures, message queues, or async workflows
Experience designing and optimizing relational databases (we use Postgres), and you know how to structure data for both performance and clarity
Background in systems programming, networking, or performance tuning
Experience with hybrid deployments (cloud + on-prem) and know how to build resilient systems that handle the complexity of mixed environments
Experience working in an early stage startup
Prior experience building security products or products for technical users
Benefits
Competitive salary and a generous equity package, making you a true owner of the company.
Career Growth: Shape your role, lead the function, and grow with the company as we redefine cybersecurity.
Meaningful Work: You will tackle technically complex challenges and play a pivotal role in the growth of our business, working alongside an amazing team and some of the world’s experts to shape how AI transforms cybersecurity.
Company
XBOW
XBOW operates autonomously, carrying out commands and analyzing the results to achieve higher-level objectives.
Founded in 2024
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$117MKey Investors
Altimeter CapitalSequoia Capital
2025-06-24Series B· $75M
2025-01-01Series A· $22M
2024-07-16Seed· $20M
Leadership Team
Jonaki Egenolf
Chief Marketing Officer
Nico Waisman
Head of Security
Recent News
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