Senior Software Engineer - Backend at Lookout

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • BS/MS in Computer Science or related field/degree with at least 3-5 years of work experience
  • Professional programming experience with Golang, Python, Scala, Java and/or Ruby+Rails
  • Strong grasp of software engineering fundamentals and algorithms
  • Experience with event streaming frameworks, technologies, patterns and architectures (particularly Kafka or similar)
  • Experience with implementing secure, scalable API services
  • Experience with transactional databases and data modeling (Postgres, MySQL, DynamoDB or equivalent)
  • Cloud development experience (especially AWS)
  • A pragmatic and curious problem-solver who thrives on breaking down complex challenges, asking insightful questions, and delivering effective, practical solutions
  • A high-ownership collaborator with keen attention to detail, full accountability, clear communication, and obsession with shipping high-quality code

Responsibilities

  • Contribute, influence, learn and grow technical skill sets while building key features for customers as part of a dynamic and technically diverse group of engineers
  • Implement large scale, low latency microservices, including discovering and solving complex issues at scale
  • Fully participate in end-to-end service ownership, including on-call duties
  • Assist with improving all forms of automated testing (unit, integration, functional etc.)
  • Help troubleshoot, analyze and root cause issues in the platform
  • Work on microservices built with Golang, Scala, Java and Ruby, hosted in AWS

Skills

Ruby
Scala
AWS
Backend Development
Data Ingestion
Scalable Systems
Cloud Architecture

Lookout

Provides cloud and mobile security solutions

About Lookout

Lookout specializes in cybersecurity, offering solutions to protect data and devices from cyber threats for both businesses and individuals. Their services include Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) for securing cloud environments and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platforms that integrate network security with wide area networking. Lookout operates on a subscription model and partners with major tech companies to enhance its offerings. The company's goal is to address the growing need for effective cybersecurity measures in an increasingly digital world.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
$322.9MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Performance Bonus

Risks

AI-driven cyber threats may outpace Lookout's current security measures.
Increasing competition from major players like Palo Alto Networks pressures Lookout to innovate.
Reliance on strategic partnerships could risk market expansion if partners shift focus.

Differentiation

Lookout offers a unified, cloud-native security platform for diverse environments.
The company integrates CASB and SASE for comprehensive cloud and network security.
Lookout's generative AI assistant, SAIL, enhances cybersecurity analysis and data protection.

Upsides

Growing demand for Zero Trust solutions boosts Lookout's Secure Private Access ZTNA.
Rising mobile phishing attacks increase the need for Lookout's Mobile Endpoint Security.
Collaboration with cloud marketplaces like Pax8 expands Lookout's distribution channels.

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