Software Engineer II Austin, TX

Vectra® is the leader in AI‑driven threat detection and response for hybrid and multi‑cloud enterprises. The Vectra AI Platform delivers integrated signal across public cloud, SaaS, identity, and data center networks in a single platform, powered by patented Attack Signal Intelligence to rapidly prioritize, investigate, and respond to advanced cyber‑attacks. For more information, visit Position Overview Our Engineering organization is a fast‑growing team of collaborative, technically strong, and passionate problem solvers. The Application Data Platform team designs, builds, and maintains data‑intensive applications that power customer‑facing features across REST APIs and UI components. Python is our primary language, and we take pride in delivering end‑to‑end solutions, from frontend and API design to backend systems and databases. Software Engineer II As a Software Engineer II on this team, you will help build and maintain customer‑facing application features, APIs, backend services, and data workflows. You will work closely with product managers, designers, security researchers, data scientists, and other engineers to deliver reliable, maintainable software that simplifies security for our customers. Responsibilities Translate product requirements into well‑designed, maintainable software with guidance from senior engineers. Collaborate with Product Management, UX, Security Research, Data Science, and other engineering teams to build customer‑facing security features. Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain application features across APIs, backend services, databases, and UI components. Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to implementation plans within the established architecture. Write clear, tested, and documented code. Participate actively in code reviews by giving and receiving constructive feedback. Debug issues, improve reliability, and help monitor production services. Work with relational and non‑relational databases to support application data flows. Engage actively in team discussions by contributing ideas, asking questions, and helping improve team practices. Requirements 2+ years of professional software engineering experience. 1+ year of Python development experience, or strong experience with another backend language and interest in working with Python. Experience building or maintaining REST APIs. Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MariaDB. Familiarity with cloud‑based application development using AWS, Azure, or GCP. Experience with automated testing, debugging, and documentation. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows. Understanding of software design principles and maintainable application development. Comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Curious, self‑motivated, and comfortable learning from feedback and code review. Preferred Experience with Python web or asynchronous frameworks such as Django, Flask, FastAPI, or Celery. Familiarity with OpenAPI, Swagger, or REST API contract design. Familiarity with containers or Kubernetes. Exposure to authentication and authorization concepts such as OAuth, OIDC, IAM, or SAML. Experience with backend‑heavy full‑stack development. Familiarity with SQL query tuning or performance optimization. Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar. Interest in analytical, OLAP, or Lakehouse databases such as Snowflake, Delta Lake, Iceberg, or BigLake. Education BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. Compensation

$140,000 - $170,000 USD

Benefits Vectra provides a comprehensive total rewards package that includes health care insurance, retirement savings plans, behavioral & emotional wellness services, generous time off, and a comprehensive employee recognition program. Compensation includes competitive base pay, incentive plan eligibility, and participation in the employee equity plan (stock options). Equal Opportunity Employer Vectra is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vectra AI, Inc.