Software Engineer

About Adaptive

Adaptive is a rapidly growing cybersecurity company founded by Brian Long and Andrew Jones. Founders of two previous successful ventures like TapCommerce (acquired by Twitter) and Attentive (Forbes Cloud Top 10 and ranked as the third fastest-growing tech company in the U.S. by Deloitte), Brian and Andrew have a track record of creating over $7B in startup value. They founded Adaptive to help businesses defend against the rapidly evolving cyber threats posed by generative AI.

Adaptive has two flagship products, Adaptive Phishing and Adaptive Training. Our Phishing platform is used to simulate AI-driven attacks across email, SMS, chat, and voice to identify vulnerabilities. Adaptive Training delivers personalized and engaging content on emerging threats like deepfakes and smishing. Trusted by leading banks, tech companies, and healthcare organizations, Adaptive’s mission is to protect people and businesses from AI-powered cyberattacks by staying ahead of attackers with innovative solutions and global reach.

Role

We are seeking a Software Engineer with a passion for developing high-quality software in a fast-paced startup environment to be one of our first fifteen engineers.

This role involves developing and designing intuitive, scalable, and testable code that is clear and approachable for new learners. You will be joining a team that values clarity and simplicity in software design.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, testable, and intuitive code that is accessible to new individuals ramping up to the system.
• Identify incremental and scalable approaches to business problems, with a proactive approach to problem-solving in complex distributed environments.
• Collaborate closely with other engineers to share knowledge, improve system design, and foster a culture of learning and growth.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience building customer facing software.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong development experience with modern, strongly-typed programming languages such as Java, C#, Typescript, and Go.
• Proficient with SQL databases and relational schema design, ideally with experience in optimizing database interactions for performance and scalability.
• Familiarity with frameworks, such as SpringBoot and React/Redux, is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and well-documented code.
• Experience with deploying software in a distributed environment such as AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the humility to learn from mistakes and collaborate with a team.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work on a challenging product that will impact millions of people
• A culture that promotes continuous learning and growth, with access to resources and mentorship to advance your skills and career.
• A supportive, inclusive environment where every team member's contribution is valued.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a fantastic office atmosphere.
• Premium healthcare and wellness benefits.

Environment

This role is located in New York City, and requires the candidate to work from our office in New York City five days a week.

If you are eager to apply your skills in a dynamic, collaborative environment, and are passionate about building systems that are both powerful and accessible, we would love to hear from you.