Senior Software Engineer

SecurityScorecard is a global leader in cybersecurity ratings, providing services to over 25,000 organizations worldwide. They are recognized for their innovative technology and strong company culture, with a focus on resilience and cybersecurity risk management.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $160,000 - $185,000 (base plus bonus)

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and build scalable platform components using Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, and React
• Build and maintain distributed systems, real-time pipelines, and core microservices to support platform growth
• Lead code and architecture reviews to uphold high standards for reliability, performance, and maintainability
• Contribute to and drive adoption of modern infrastructure practices — CI/CD, containerization (Docker), ArgoCD, Terraform, GitHub Actions
• Own and deliver impactful projects end-to-end, translating business needs and R&D insights into scalable technical solutions
• Identify opportunities to reduce toil, improve developer workflows, and increase system resiliency
• Build systems for the long term — balancing speed of delivery with sustainability and technical excellence
• Take part in production support responsibilities

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on backend systems, platform services, or infrastructure
• Expertise in Node.js and modern development patterns (TypeScript/JavaScript)
• Solid experience designing and scaling distributed systems with strong focus on performance, scalability, and reliability
• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) and production-grade deployments
• Experience with CI/CD, monitoring, and containerization (Docker, Terraform, Jenkins, New Relic)
• Strong computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, systems design, and networking)
• Excellent communication skills and successful collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Passion for mentoring, knowledge-sharing, and helping teams grow

Benefits

• Competitive salary, stock options, Health benefits, and unlimited PTO, parental leave, tuition reimbursements, and more

Additional Information

• The estimated total compensation range for this position is $160,000 - $185,000 (base plus bonus). Actual compensation depends on skills, qualifications, and experience.
• SecurityScorecard is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity, hiring based on merit without discrimination.