Staff Software Engineer - Backend at Lookout

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cybersecurity, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field/degree with at least 5-8 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

Be part of a dynamic and technically diverse group of engineers, contributing, influencing, learning, and growing technical skill sets while building key features for customers
Design and implement large scale, low latency microservices, including discovering and solving complex issues at scale
Mentor and coach junior engineers
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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RubyScalaAWSBackend DevelopmentData IngestionScalable SystemsMicroservicesCloud Architecture

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What programming languages are required for this role?

Professional programming experience is required with Golang, Python, Scala, Java and/or Ruby+Rails.

What is the salary range for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the team structure look like?

You'll be part of a small team working on a very large, modern system with a user base of millions, as a dynamic and technically diverse group of engineers.

What experience level is required for this Staff Software Engineer role?

A BS/MS in Computer Science or related field with at least 5-8 years of work experience is required, along with a strong grasp of software engineering fundamentals.

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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