Early in Career Software Engineer (Security Products)

xage, inc
Palo Alto, CA, United States
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Compensation
$100,000.0 - $115,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Amazon Web Services Software System Penetration Testing Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure C++ (Programming Language) Code Review Cyber Security Computer Engineering Data Security Data Structures Software Debugging
+19 more
Domain Name System (DNS) Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Python (Programming Language) Networking Basics Object-Oriented Software Development Open Web Application Security Scrum Methodology Remote Access Technology Red Team (Cyber Security) Zero Trust Network Access Cyber-physical Systems Secure Coding TCP/IP Software Security Backend Kubernetes Information Technology Cybercrime Docker

Job description

We are looking for an ambitious, intellectually curious early in career/entry level Software Engineer to join our lean engineering team. In this role, you won’t just be a small cog in a massive wheel; you will actively help build, scale, and secure products that protect our customers from modern cyber threats., * Feature Development: Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code for our core security products.

  • Security Integration: Assist in implementing security-first protocols, encryption standards, and secure data handling practices.
  • Collaboration & Agility: Participate in daily stand-ups, rapid sprint planning, and code reviews with a tight-knit team of senior engineers.
  • Triage & Support: Help investigate, debug, and resolve product bugs or security vulnerabilities identified by automated testing or customer feedback.
  • Continuous Learning: Rapidly pick up new tools, languages, and security frameworks as our product suite evolves.

Requirements

  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience/portfolio).
  • Foundational Coding: Proficiency in at least one modern backend or systems language (e.g., Python, Go, Rust, C++, or Java).
  • CS Fundamentals: Strong understanding of core computer science concepts, including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
  • Networking Basics: Familiarity with basic networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/S, DNS) and how the web works.
  • The Small-Team Mindset: High autonomy, a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to pivot quickly when product requirements change., Note: We don’t expect you to know all of this on day one, but exposure to any of these will help you stand out!
  • Academic or personal project experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Basic understanding of the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and secure coding principles.
  • Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with cryptography basics (symmetric/asymmetric encryption, hashing).
  • Active participation in CTFs (Capture the Flag), hackathons, or open-source contributions.

Benefits & conditions

  • Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 p/yr + Equity
  • Full health, dental, vision insurance
  • We will process visa transfers and immigration
  • Work with founders and executives closely and participate in all aspects of company building
  • Early stage opportunity in a massive sized market with proven traction and growing rapidly

About the company

About Xage

Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, government, and private enterprises are at an all time high - and only growing more urgent by the day. Xage is a global leader in zero trust access and protection at the forefront of solving this pressing issue. We are pioneering a secure tomorrow by empowering organizations worldwide to connect anyone to anything, while delivering unparalleled defense against every cyber threat.

We have built tremendous momentum across governments and commercial enterprises around the world, and it’s just the beginning. Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Startup Employers, Xage prioritizes creativity, collaboration, and innovation in pursuit of our mission. We are headquartered in Palo Alto, CA and have global teams across North America andEMEA.

We’re passionate about solving problems that have positive, real-world consequences for the lives of everyday people. We hope you’ll join us in the fight against cyberattacks and safeguarding critical infrastructure., Xage Security has experienced explosive growth and received numerous awards and recognition, including:

  • Named by Forbes one of America’s Best Startup Employers 2024-2026
  • $17 million contract awarded by U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) to offer its zero trust access control
  • Named in Gartner research on Cyber-Physical Systems Protection Platforms, Zero Trust Network Access, Privileged Access Management, and CPS Secure Remote Access
  • Named in Forrester research on Operation Technology Security, IoT, and Microsegmentation
  • Named a Gold winner for Identity & Access Security Solution in the 2024 American Business Awards

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