Software Engineer (Backend)
Standard MetricsFull Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
We are seeking candidates with 5+ years of experience in a commercial environment using back-end languages such as Golang and Python, 3+ years of experience with multi-cloud hosted microservices, 3+ years of NoSQL or relational database experience, 2+ years of experience with distributed systems and microservices, and 1+ year of experience with ReactJS or any front-end JavaScript library. Candidates should have knowledge of web/HTTP concepts, a deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures, and algorithms, and strong teamwork and collaboration skills. They should be responsible, self-motivated, and possess a growth mindset.
The Senior Software Engineer will work on one of Arkose Labs’ highest-traffic SaaS services serving hundreds of millions of requests per day, and help build highly available, zero-downtime distributed systems to combat fraud. They will develop software spanning from the browser to analytics data pipelines and collaborate with a cross-functional agile team (SWE, SRE, QE) to own services from requirements and specifications through release and maintenance. They will also contribute to migrating from a monolithic architecture and AWS Lambdas to a microservices-based architecture running on Kubernetes and build new microservices from scratch.
Cybersecurity solutions to deter bot attacks
Arkose Labs focuses on preventing bot attacks in the cybersecurity sector. Their platform uses real-time risk assessments and machine learning analytics to identify and counteract malicious bot activities before they can inflict harm. A key feature of their offering is the Arkose MatchKey, which is designed to be a highly effective CAPTCHA, enhancing both security and user experience. Unlike many competitors, Arkose Labs aims to increase the cost and effort required for attackers, making bot attacks less appealing. The company's goal is to provide robust protection for digital assets, ensuring that clients can operate securely in an increasingly hostile online environment.