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Semgrep · 17 hours ago

Staff Backend Engineer, Software Composition Analysis

positionBuffalo-Niagara Area
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityLead/Staff
money$203K/yr - $238K/yr
date10+ years exp

Semgrep is a leader in code security for builders, empowering invention without friction. As a full stack engineer on Semgrep’s Supply Chain team, you will build customer-facing features to help developers secure their software from vulnerabilities introduced by third-party dependencies.

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Responsibilities

Build a product that makes the world safer by making developers’ lives easier
Work on major product initiatives end-to-end, from user-research through design, implementation, and deployment
Help set technical and product direction, collaborating with the team to determine the future of the product, what features to build, and how to build them
Build scalable systems that meet the demands of tomorrow’s customers
Advise and mentor other engineers via thoughtful code reviews, planning discussions, technical documentation, and formal mentorship

Qualification

PythonTypescriptPostgresDGraphProduction software experienceCommunicationMentorshipTeam collaboration

Required

10+ years of experience writing production software, building web applications, and operating with high autonomy
Excitement about building a product for developers in a highly iterative environment
Enjoy helping startups mature their product to meet new demands in scale and performance
Excellent and proactive communication, both verbal and written

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans
Generous vacation time
401k
Learning stipends

Company

Semgrep

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Semgrep is an application security platform that scans code for bugs, security vulnerabilities, and enforce coding standards.
dateFounded in 2017
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://semgrep.dev

H1B Sponsorship

Semgrep has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (7)
2024 (1)
2023 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$193M
Key Investors
Menlo VenturesLightspeed Venture PartnersFelicis
2025-02-05Series D· $100M
2023-04-18Series C· $53M
2021-07-07Series B· $27M

Leadership Team

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Isaac Evans
Founder, CEO
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Drew Dennison
Co-Founder, CTO
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Recent News

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Semgrep Named to Inc.'s 2025 Best in Business List in Best AI Implementation
2025-12-02
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Semgrep Named in Fortune's 2025 Cyber 60 List For Third Year in a Row
2025-10-31
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