What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer II position at Vectra AI?
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, it empowers security teams to rapidly prioritize, investigate and respond to the most advanced cyber-attacks. With 35 patents in AI-driven threat detection and the most vendor references in MITRE D3FEND, organizations worldwide rely on the Vectra AI to move at the speed and scale of hybrid attackers. For more information, visit www.vectra.ai.
About the Role
Detecting attackers in real-time requires a high-performance suite of software that enables machine learning and statistical techniques. The Software Engineer will be joining an Austin-based team that has been tasked with enabling customer teams to more efficiently detect and respond to cybersecurity threats. This presents a unique opportunity to grow with the team and your responsibilities and help shape the processes and practices of the team, as well as the technical architecture and delivery.
At a Glance
Vectra provides a comprehensive total rewards package that supports the financial, physical, mental and overall health of our employees and their families. Compensation includes competitive base pay, incentive plan eligibility, and participation in the employee equity plan (stock options). Specific benefits offered varies by location, but commonly include health care insurance, income protection / life insurance, access to retirement savings plans, behavioral & emotional wellness services, generous time away from work, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.
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.
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, it empowers security teams to rapidly prioritize, investigate and respond to the most advanced cyber-attacks. With 35 patents in AI-driven threat detection and the most vendor references in MITRE D3FEND, organizations worldwide rely on the Vectra AI to move at the speed and scale of hybrid attackers. For more information, visit www.vectra.ai.
About the Role
Detecting attackers in real-time requires a high-performance suite of software that enables machine learning and statistical techniques. The Software Engineer will be joining an Austin-based team that has been tasked with enabling customer teams to more efficiently detect and respond to cybersecurity threats. This presents a unique opportunity to grow with the team and your responsibilities and help shape the processes and practices of the team, as well as the technical architecture and delivery.
At a Glance
- Translate product requirements and concepts into software designs and implementation taking scalability, performance, operational effort and cost into consideration
- Develop data pipelines for both research and production purposes, using a variety of distributed systems and databases
- Work with other groups including Product Management, UX, Security Research, and Data Science to help customers simplify security
- Provide technical leadership in addition to mentoring and encouraging other engineers
- Ability to troubleshoot complex systems
- Knowledge of software design principles and leading software development practices
- Strong communication & collaboration skills
- Unix/Linux proficiency
- Willingness to get things done, take initiative and challenge existing assumptions and conventions
- B.S or M.S in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- 3 years Python experience
- 3 years working with Cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP etc.)
- Database hands-on experience (MySQL, MariaDB, couchdb, etc.)
- Knowledge of networking and networking protocols
- Knowledge of cybersecurity
- Knowledge of source code management tools; e.g. Git
Vectra provides a comprehensive total rewards package that supports the financial, physical, mental and overall health of our employees and their families. Compensation includes competitive base pay, incentive plan eligibility, and participation in the employee equity plan (stock options). Specific benefits offered varies by location, but commonly include health care insurance, income protection / life insurance, access to retirement savings plans, behavioral & emotional wellness services, generous time away from work, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.
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.
