Job description
About Us
At SentinelOne, we’re redefining cybersecurity by pushing the limits of what’s possible—leveraging AI-powered, data-driven innovation to stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats.
From building industry-leading products to cultivating an exceptional company culture, our core values guide everything we do. We’re looking for passionate individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to drive impact. If you’re excited about solving complex challenges in bold, innovative ways, we’d love to connect with you.
Please note that under Federal and FedRAMP regulations, hiring for this role is limited to US citizens only. Based on legal requirements, all FedRAMP positions require that the individual be based full-time in the US.
FedRAMP employees may be subject to third-party background checks up to and including a secret clearance if required by their role at SentinelOne.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join our Cloud Native Security team and help build scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-native applications. Our AI security platform will handle hundreds of millions of events daily through a Kafka pipeline, integrating with various cloud providers.
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Experience: Proven experience in backend development and cloud-native architectures.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to design scalable solutions for high-volume event streams and mitigate security risks in real-time.
- Collaboration: Excellent team collaboration and communication skills.
- Innovation: A proactive approach to improving systems and driving SentinelOne’s growth.
What will you do?
Your responsibilities will include designing and integrating with multiple services to enrich data, enabling real-time detection of misconfigurations and potential security risks. You will have a significant impact on SentinelOne’s growth by contributing to a system that serves thousands of users and ensures robust security across diverse cloud environments. You will work across the stack, developing backend services that integrate seamlessly into our systems. We value a passion for learning, problem-solving, and building robust software. An Engineer in this role will:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java, Go, or Python; ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Develop and maintain RESTful/GraphQL APIs for communication between FE, BE, and external services.
- Work with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), Terraform, and tools like Docker, Helm and Kubernetes to deploy and manage services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and security engineers to deliver high-quality features.
- Participate in the full SDLC, from architecture and design to deployment and monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana).
What skills and knowledge should you bring?
- 5+ years of professional experience in backend programming, with strong skills in Go or Java.
- Familiarity with cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) is highly desirable.
- Experience with technologies such as Kafka, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Prometheus, and Grafana.
- Experience working in a distributed or remote-first team is a plus.
- Clear, concise communication skills.
Why us?
You will be joining a cutting-edge company where you will tackle extraordinary challenges and work with the very best in the industry.
- Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k), Commuter, Health and Dependent FSA
- Unlimited PTO
- Industry-leading gender-neutral parental leave
- Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Sick Time
- Employee stock purchase program
- Disability and life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Numerous company-sponsored events, including regular happy hours and team-building events
This U.S. role has a base pay range that will vary based on the location of the candidate. For some
locations, a different pay range may apply. If so, this range will be provided to you during the recruiting
process. You can also reach out to the recruiter with any questions.
Base Salary Range
$128,000—$165,000 USD
SentinelOne is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
SentinelOne participates in the E-Verify Program for all U.S. based roles.
