Senior Software Engineer (US)

Senior Software Engineer (US)Massachusetts OR Maryland OR Greater Austin, TX.About VulnCheckExploitation prevention is only as strong as the intelligence driving those efforts, and most of the industry is still running on intelligence that lacks exploit context. VulnCheck, The Exploit Intelligence Company, delivers structured exploit intelligence on what is actively weaponized in the wild, purpose-built for the data lakes, ETL pipelines, automation, and AI and LLM workflows your infrastructure already runs on, raising the capability of everything it powers.About the RoleWe're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and scale the core systems that power VulnCheck's vulnerability intelligence platform. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you'll own critical services and data pipelines end-to-end—from design through production. You'll play a key role in shaping architecture, improving system performance and reliability, and delivering features that directly impact customers. While you'll help resolve production issues, your focus will be on building durable, scalable solutions that prevent them. Although this is a 100% remote role, preference is for candidates located in either Greater Boston, DMV (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia), or Greater Austin, TX.What You'll DoDesign and build scalable backend systems, APIs, and data pipelinesOwn services end-to-end, including architecture, development, deployment, and operationLead technical design discussions and contribute to system architecture decisionsWrite high-quality, maintainable code and drive engineering best practicesDebug complex production issues and implement long-term, scalable solutionsImprove system performance, reliability, and observability across the platformPartner closely with Product, Data, and other Engineering teams to deliver impactful featuresMentor junior engineers and contribute to a strong engineering cultureParticipate in incident response and on-call rotationsWhat You'll Bring5+ years of experience building and scaling backend systems as a software engineerStrong programming skills in one or more languages (Python, Go, Java, etc.)Experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, or threat intelligenceExperience designing distributed systems and working with microservices architecturesDeep understanding of APIs, system design, and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)Experience working with data pipelines, ETL systems, or high-volume data processingProven ability to debug and optimize production systemsStrong ownership mindset with the ability to lead projects independentlyExcellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionallyPreferred QualificationsFamiliarity with CVE, NVD, KEV, or exploit intelligence datasetsExperience with streaming systems or real-time data processingBackground in high-growth or startup environmentsWhat We OfferWe believe people do their best work when they feel supported, trusted, and valued. VulnCheck offers benefits designed to meet a wide range of needs and lifestyles:Benefits and PerksUnlimited PTO401k plan with 100% match on first 3%, then 50% of the next 3-5% of compensationComprehensive healthcare coverageGenerous paid parental leaveRemote friendly environment with flexibilityExpense reimbursement for Cell Phone & InternetOngoing professional development, coaching, and learning resourcesOpportunities for career advancement within a fast-growing teamWhy Join UsBuilt on over two decades of cybersecurity experience, our team of experts understands the intricacies of vulnerabilities, their exploitation in the wild, and how to leverage this data to build more effective cybersecurity products that produce better outcomes for organizations.VulnCheck gives organizations a tactical advantage by providing best-in-class exploit & vulnerability intelligence information. We have a sense of duty to protect the critical infrastructure we rely on including medical devices, power grids and telecommunication networks. We were founded in 2021 in Lexington, Massachusetts.VulnCheck has a transparent, collaborative, and supportive culture - we are looking for people who have a growth mindset, are curious and innovative. Our team is smart, but humble, hardworking, and supportive.VulnCheck is proud to be an Equal Employer Opportunity 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. VulnCheck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. *Even if your experience doesn't perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply—we value potential just as much as a perfect resume.