Jobgether

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This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Software Engineer 2 - Back-end - Message Security Detection in the United States. We are seeking a skilled Back-end Software Engineer to join a high-impact team focused on building a cutting-edge Message Detection Engine. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize backend systems that analyze vast volumes of data to detect and prevent security threats in real time. You will work closely with data scientists, engineers, and cross-functional teams to transform raw message data into actionable signals, helping protect enterprises from sophisticated cyberattacks. The position offers opportunities to shape technical strategy, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation in a high-throughput, low-latency environment. Ideal candidates are analytical problem-solvers passionate about cybersecurity and building resilient systems. Accountabilities Architect, build, and deploy backend services and infrastructure for a real-time Detection Engine. Analyze false positives and false negatives to derive insights and implement heuristic and model-based detectors. Design and maintain feature extraction pipelines that transform raw email and behavioral data into structured signals. Optimize backend services to ensure high performance, reliability, and scalability of detection capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects from concept to production. Coach and mentor junior engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical guidance. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Sciences, Information Systems, or related engineering field. 3+ years of professional experience building data-oriented products and backend services. Strong experience with real-time, online, or high-throughput low-latency distributed systems. Proficient in data analysis and metrics-driven system optimization. Strong debugging and problem-solving skills using log analytics, metrics, and monitoring tools. Excellent collaboration skills, with experience working across engineering and data science teams. Nice to have: experience with ML systems or distributed system technologies, Python or Go programming, cybersecurity domain knowledge, or a Master’s degree in a related field. Competitive salary range: $148,800 – $175,050 USD (base) and $165,000 – $195,000 USD for San Francisco/New York bases. Eligibility for bonus and restricted stock units (RSUs). Comprehensive healthcare, retirement, and wellness benefits. Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career growth. Remote or flexible work options with access to collaborative digital tools. Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. 📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. 🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed. The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team. Thank you for your interest! #LI-CL1