Huntress

Senior Software Engineer - Business Systems (Ruby/Rails)

United States

$160,000 – $190,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $160,000 to $190,000 base plus bonus and equity
  • Reports to: Engineering Manager

Huntress is a fully remote, global team dedicated to breaking down cybersecurity barriers. Founded in 2015 by former NSA cyber operators, Huntress provides enterprise-grade cybersecurity products and services at an affordable price, protecting over 3 million endpoints and 1 million identities worldwide.

The Huntress team is seeking an innovative and highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join the Business Platform team. This role involves the design, development, and release of software features for the Huntress Security Platform, with a focus on creating technical vision for new roadmap features. As a full-stack developer with a backend focus, you will work closely with a diverse team to ensure high-quality, efficient, and reliable parsing of diverse log formats.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the technical aspects of feature development for the Portal, including UX/UI and API-focused work.
  • Develop high-quality software, designs, and architecture, setting the standard for team excellence.
  • Collaborate with Growth teams to build and optimize data-driven features, experiments, and user flows to enhance acquisition, activation, and retention.
  • Convert acceptance criteria into functional workflows, data models, and associated software designs.
  • Focus on the entire system life cycle, including evolution, configuration, and risk management.
  • Ensure code quality and test code coverage through code reviews and test plan reviews.
  • Lead the team in providing accurate estimates and taking ownership of timely work completion.
  • Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
  • Motivate teams and promote collaboration and engagement.
  • Actively engage with the team and lead by being a positive role model.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience developing complex software products.
  • 5+ years of programming experience in Ruby on Rails.
  • Strong defensive coding skills, with a focus on secure, resilient, and failure-aware system design.
  • Experience with Javascript.
  • Experience with databases such as Postgres.
  • Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience integrating and managing billing systems, including Stripe, Salesforce (SFDC), and subscription management workflows.

What We Offer

  • 100% remote work environment since 2015.
  • Generous paid time off policy (vacation, sick time, paid holidays).
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Highly competitive and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits plans.
  • 401(k) with a 5% company contribution.
  • Life and Disability insurance plans.
  • Stock options for all full-time employees.
  • One-time $500 reimbursement for home office setup/upgrades.
  • Annual allowance for professional development.

Skills

Ruby
Rails
Full-stack development
Backend development
Log parsing
Software design
High-quality software release

Huntress

Managed endpoint detection and response services

About Huntress

Huntress provides managed endpoint detection and response (EDR) services to protect businesses from cyber threats, particularly ransomware. Their service includes 24/7 monitoring of clients' systems to identify potential cyberattacks. When a threat is detected, their team of security experts verifies the activity and alerts the client only if necessary, reducing the number of false positives that can occur with other services. In addition to threat hunting, Huntress offers security awareness training and resources like eBooks and webinars to educate employees about cybersecurity risks. Their commitment to high customer support and personalized reporting distinguishes them from competitors in the cybersecurity field. The goal of Huntress is to enhance the security posture of businesses by providing effective monitoring and education against cyber threats.

Columbia, MarylandHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$281.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

100% remote work environment
Generous PTO including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
12 weeks paid parental leave
Highly competitive and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits plans
401(k) with 5% contribution regardless of employee contribution
Life and Disability insurance plans
Stock options for all full-time employees
One-time $500 stipend to build/upgrade home office
Annual allowance for education and professional development assistance
$75 USD/month digital reimbursement
Access to both Udemy and BetterUp platforms for coaching, personal, and professional growth

Risks

Exploitation of security flaws in data transfer tools could affect Huntress's clients.
Social engineering attacks may bypass AI security measures, posing a risk to Huntress.
Difficulty in finding specialized talent could hinder Huntress's expansion efforts.

Differentiation

Huntress offers a 24/7 Security Operations Center for continuous threat monitoring.
The company integrates with Microsoft 365, enhancing security for businesses using Microsoft tools.
Huntress eliminates false positives by verifying threats before alerting clients.

Upsides

Huntress raised $180 million to expand and accelerate product development.
Recognition in Inc.'s Power Partner Awards boosts Huntress's market credibility.
Increased demand for cybersecurity due to remote work benefits Huntress's growth.

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