Senior Staff Software Engineer - AI Focus

Position Overview

SpyCloud is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to drive the development and integration of AI-powered features into our products. You will be instrumental in shaping and executing our AI roadmap, working across the stack with a focus on backend, data pipelines, and frontend integrations within an AWS environment. This role is ideal for a highly autonomous engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering impactful, user-facing AI solutions.

What You'll Do

• Architect, design, and implement scalable AI-driven product features using modern full stack technologies.
• Integrate LLMs and other generative AI tools into web-based products and internal workflows.
• Develop and maintain APIs, services, and user interfaces that support AI-driven experiences.
• Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, product managers, investigators, and sales engineers to translate AI models into production-ready applications.
• Operate with a high degree of ownership and independence, taking initiative to move projects forward with limited oversight.
• Evaluate emerging AI tools and frameworks, and advise on best practices for secure and responsible use.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to the evolution of our engineering standards, especially as they pertain to AI/ML technologies.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a staff or senior technical leadership role.
• Proven experience with full stack development, particularly in AWS environments (e.g., Lambda, S3, ECS, Bedrock, etc).
• Demonstrable experience integrating LLMs and other generative AI tools into production systems.
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (Python, TypeScript, Go, etc.) and frontend frameworks (React, Vue.js, etc.).
• Strong systems design skills and a history of building reliable, scalable cloud applications.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Comfortable operating autonomously while also thriving in cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of data security, compliance, and ethical considerations related to AI use.
• Prior work in cybersecurity, fraud detection, or high-scale data platforms.

Company Information

SpyCloud is on a mission to make the internet a safer place by disrupting the criminal underground. SpyCloud’s solutions thwart cyberattacks and protect more than 4 billion accounts worldwide. Cybersecurity is an exciting, evolving space, and being at the forefront of the fight to disrupt cybercrime makes SpyCloud a special place to work. If you’re driven to align your career with a fantastic mission, look no further!

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Employment Type

• Full Time

Location Type

• Remote-Friendly (U.S.-Based)

Benefits and Perks

U.S.-Based Benefits + Perks (for Full Time Employees):

• 401(k) with Employer Contribution
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available with Employer Contribution
• Employer Paid Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO Plan and 16 paid holidays per year
• Engaging workspace in South Austin

U.K.-Based Benefits + Perks (for Full Time Employees):

• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Contribution
• Employer Provided Private Health Insurance and Healthcare Cashplan
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Income Replacement
• Generous Holiday Plan and 14 paid holidays per year

Additional Information

• SpyCloud is not sponsoring visas at this time.