Recorded Future · 2 hours ago
Principal Software Engineer, (APIs/microservices/Python/Kafka/Elasticsearch)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $228K/yrRecorded Future is the world’s most advanced intelligence company, serving over 1,900 clients worldwide. They are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design, build, and scale systems for their Attack Surface Intelligence module, focusing on critical data pipelines and collaborating with various teams to ensure system reliability and performance.
AnalyticsCyber SecurityIntelligent SystemsReal Time
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of backend services and APIs in Python
Architect and evolve microservice-based systems for scalability and resilience
Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional partners to align technical work with business goals
Proactively identify and resolve data and integration issues by diving deep into our pipelines and systems
Drive observability and operational excellence across services
Mentor other engineers through code reviews and design discussions
Coordinate with internal stakeholders outside of the Attack Surface Intelligence team to inform solutions for data transfers around the greater Recorded Future ecosystem
Contribute to technical roadmaps and long-term platform strategy
Qualification
Required
Proven experience designing & maintaining scalable APIs and microservices in Python leveraging tools like Kafka, Clickhouse, and Elasticsearch
Deep understanding of distributed systems and service-oriented architecture
Comfortable exploring data to debug, validate assumptions, and drive better system behavior
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across teams to align on goals and priorities
Track record of operating independently and driving complex projects, especially with a geographically distributed team
Experience with informing and driving coding and design standards within a team
Benefits
Incentive compensation
Equity
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401K
Company
Recorded Future
Recorded Future provides threat intelligence for proactive cybersecurity and risk management.
Founded in 2009
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$78.96MKey Investors
Insight PartnersREV
2024-09-12Acquired
2022-03-01Series Unknown· $21.06M
2017-10-31Series E· $25M
Leadership Team
Erik Wistrand
Co-founder
Staffan Truve
CTO / co-founder
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