Job Description

The Opportunity

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Abnormal Security is revolutionizing cybersecurity by leveraging AI-native technologies to combat modern cyber threats. We're building a team of top-tier engineers who are excited to use Generative AI tools like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Claude to redefine how software is built--faster, smarter, and more efficient.



We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer II to help shape the future of AI-powered application development. If you're passionate about cutting-edge technology, scalable systems, and solving real-world challenges, this is your opportunity.

What You'll Do as a Software Engineer II

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As part of our engineering team, you will:

Leverage AI-Augmented Development

- Use Cursor, Copilot, and other AI tools to enhance productivity, optimize workflows, and automate repetitive tasks.

Develop Data-Driven Applications

- Build consumer-grade interfaces and APIs that power our advanced behavioral AI insights.

Combat Modern Cyber Threats

- Design and deploy secure, scalable systems that detect and prevent sophisticated cyberattacks.

Collaborate with Fortune 500 Enterprises

- Work with customers and security teams to rapidly iterate and deliver impactful solutions.

Build at Scale

- Design backend services and cloud architectures that support billions of security events across enterprises worldwide.

Technical Requirements

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We're looking for engineers who have:

4+ years of professional experience

working on

data-intensive applications

and distributed systems.

This is not a Data Engineering role.*
Backend development experience with Python, Go. Familiarity with AI development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Claude. Experience / passion in building scalable, enterprise-grade applications.

Depth in at least one key area of the data platform tech stack - batch processing, streaming systems, data orchestration, data infrastructure.

Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Strong fundamentals in computer science, data structures, and performance optimization.
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Nice to Haves

Prior experience in up-leveling the use of Spark (or similar frameworks) in a tech startup to support their growth and scale. Prior experience with Databricks. Experience working in platform or similar teams serving global stakeholders.

Why Abnormal Security?

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Work on AI-native Security Solutions

- Build real-world AI-powered applications that protect enterprises from evolving cyber threats.

Leverage AI to Accelerate Development

- We encourage AI-assisted coding to enhance creativity, eliminate grunt work, and boost engineering velocity.

Solve Complex Challenges at Scale

- Work on high-volume, distributed systems processing billions of security signals.

Join a High-Caliber Team

- Collaborate with industry-leading engineers, AI researchers, and security experts.

Impact Fortune 500 Enterprises

- Build solutions that secure the world's largest companies from sophisticated cyber attacks.

Ready to be part of AI transformation at Abnormal Security? Apply Now!

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Once you apply, you'll be invited to our

AI-Augmented Development Challenge

, where you'll gain hands-on experience with AI-powered tools like Cursor and Copilot to build real-world application features. This challenge is a take-home assignment,

requiring 2-4 hours of work to be completed within one week

- apply when you're ready!