Senior Software Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Who we are:</strong></p> <p>BigID is an innovative tech startup that focuses on solutions for data security, compliance, privacy, and AI data management. We're leading the market in all things data: helping our customers reduce risk, drive business innovation, achieve compliance, build customer trust, make better decisions, and get more value from their data.</p> <p>We are building a global team passionate about innovation and next-gen technology. BigID has been recognized for:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>BigID named one of Forbes America's Best Startup Employers 2026 - ranked #15 overall and #1 in Security</li> <li>BigID named Hot Company in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the Global InfoSec Awards</li> <li>Citizens JMP Cyber 66 List of Hottest Privately Held Cybersecurity Companies</li> <li>CRN 100 list named BigID as one of the 20 Coolest Identity Access Management and Data Protection Companies (3 years running)</li> <li>DUNS 100 Best Tech Companies to Work for</li> <li>Top 3 Big Data and AI Vendors to Watch in the 2023 BigDATAwire Readers and Editors Choice Awards</li> <li>2024 Inc. 5000 list for the 4th consecutive year!</li> <li>Shortlisted for the 2024 AI Awards in the category of Best Use of AI in Cybersecurity</li> </ul> <p>At BigID, our team is the foundation of our success. Join a people-centric culture that is fast-paced and rewarding: you’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the industry who value innovation, diversity, integrity, and collaboration.</p></div><p><strong>Who we seek</strong>:</p> <p>We are looking for a brilliant, highly independent, and proactive Senior Software Engineer to join our Data Security group. You are someone who naturally thinks out of the box, possesses strong creative problem-solving skills, and is passionate about building next-generation defense systems. In this role, you will take complete ownership of features end-to-end across the full software development life cycle, helping us combine data-layer and AI-layer security into a single connected line of defense against insider risks and unauthorized access.</p> <p><strong>What you’ll do</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Build highly scalable microservices using Java and Node.js, alongside robust REST APIs capable of handling massive volumes of data.</li> <li>Develop high-performance streaming, search, and storage pipelines using Kafka, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, and NoSQL databases like MongoDB to monitor and analyze high-volume activity logs.</li> <li>Take full technical ownership of the entire software development life cycle (SDLC): from initial architectural design to deployment and monitoring.</li> <li>Create advanced security tools designed to give organizations real-time visibility into data usage, uncover shadow AI, and secure modern AI models and agents.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you’ll bring</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>More than 7 years of professional software engineering experience with a strong focus on backend systems and scalable cloud architectures.</li> <li>Proven mastery of Java and/or Node.js microservices, RESTful API design, and deep hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL data stores, specifically including MongoDB.</li> <li>Practical knowledge of event streaming via Kafka, search indexing with Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, and containerized deployment using AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.</li> <li>A strong drive to explore, build, and optimize agentic workflows and leverage advanced AI tools to solve real-world security challenges.</li> <li>A highly proactive, independent mindset with a track record of driving features autonomously and bringing out-of-the-box, creative solutions to complex technical hurdles.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Advantages</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Prior experience working in AI-driven companies or hands-on experience developing with AI tools and ecosystems.</li> <li>Familiarity with frontend technologies, specifically React and TypeScript.</li> <li>Background working in the Cybersecurity, Data Governance, or Cloud Security domains.</li> <li>Practical understanding of zero-downtime deployment strategies and handling large-scale database schema migrations.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What’s in it for you?!</strong></p> <p>Our people are the foundation of our success, and we prioritize offering a wide range of benefits that make our team happier and healthier.</p> <ul> <li>Equity participation - everyone shares in our success</li> <li>Flexible work arrangements - for parents, remote workdays, etc.</li> <li>Office perks: dog-friendly environment, fully stocked fridge, gym, and exercise classes, weekly Happy Hours, free parking, evening meals</li> <li>Knowledge training &amp; career development tracks</li> </ul> <p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p> <p><em>We look for people who embody our values - Care, Do, Try &amp; Shine.<br></em><em><strong>Care </strong>- We <strong>care </strong>about our customers and each other<br></em><em><strong>Do</strong> - We <strong>do</strong> what it takes to make a positive impact<br></em><em><strong>Try </strong>- We <strong>try</strong> our best and we don’t give up<br></em><em><strong>Shine </strong>- We <strong>shine </strong>and make it our mission to always stand out</em></p> <p>#LI-Hybrid<br>#LI-AT1</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>We’re committed to creating a culture of inclusion and equality – across race, gender, sexuality, and disability – where innovation and growth thrive, every voice is heard, and everybody belongs. 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