SandboxAQ · 1 day ago
Staff Software Engineer, Platform
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $269K/yr
5+ years expSandboxAQ is a high-growth company delivering AI solutions that address some of the world's greatest challenges. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Cybersecurity Group, focusing on designing, building, and maintaining mission-critical services for a groundbreaking solution in cryptography management.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyQuantum ComputingSaaS
Responsibilities
Design and maintain mission-critical services in Kotlin and Go, deploying them on Kubernetes to support global-scale operations
Leverage Kafka and KStreams for the asynchronous processing of security data, ensuring systems meet stringent latency requirements
Champion technical excellence by implementing best practices for distributed systems and mentoring other engineers through code reviews and design discussions
Drive performance optimization and tuning efforts to meet the reliability requirements of top-tier financial and government clients
Take ownership of complex projects, demonstrating a proactive approach and a high tolerance for ambiguity in a fluid startup environment
Qualification
Required
5+ years of production experience with at least one core language (Kotlin or Go) and a willingness to master the other quickly
Proven track record with Kafka, including practical experience in high-throughput data environments
Production-scale RDBMS experience, specifically with systems like Postgres
Kubernetes Proficiency, with experience deploying and managing services in a production Kubernetes environment
Security Awareness, including a solid understanding of standard IT security best practices
Preferred
Advanced Streaming: Hands-on experience with KStreams for asynchronous data processing
Build Systems & Tools: Familiarity with Bazel for managing complex software builds
Language Polyglot: Proficiency in additional languages, specifically Rust or Python
Domain Knowledge: General knowledge of cryptography and familiarity with specialized security technologies
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents with generous employer premium contributions
Retirement savings with company matching
Paid parental leave
Inclusive family-building benefits
Flexible paid time off
Company-wide seasonal breaks
Support for flexible work arrangements that enable sustainable performance
Opportunities for continuous learning and growth through on-the-job development, cross-functional collaboration, and access to internal learning and development programs
Company
SandboxAQ
SandboxAQ develops AI and quantum technology solutions that enhance biopharma, cybersecurity, and materials science.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$975MKey Investors
Eric Schmidt Angel InvestmentsMichael J. Fox Foundation
2025-04-04Series E· $150M
2024-12-18Series E· $300M
2024-10-29Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Jack Hidary
Chief Executive Officer
Joerg Rathenberg
Head Of Marketing
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