Obsidian Security was founded in 2017 to solve the unaddressed blindspot of SaaS Security. SaaS applications provide the tools employees need to succeed and hold the business’ most critical information. If those tools become unavailable or that data is jeopardized, there is a detrimental impact on the organization.
Obsidian proudly offers the industry's most comprehensive and powerful SaaS defense solution. We are committed to solving the challenge of SaaS Security for our customers as efficiently and effectively as possible.
We’re a passionate team optimizing for impact by solving some of the biggest challenges in cybersecurity today. We listen closely to our customers, iterate quickly, and (over) deliver to delight them. Working at Obsidian means contributing to an industry-leading cybersecurity product in an environment where customer satisfaction, privacy, and data ethics are paramount.
Staff Software Engineer - Backend
We are looking for a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer to optimize our data pipelines for improved stability, scalability, and cost efficiency. You will play a critical role in tuning ElasticSearch, Databricks, ScyllaDB, and Kubernetes while collaborating closely with Engineering, DevOps and product teams. Your work will directly impact the performance and efficiency of our infrastructure, ensuring that optimizations align with a superior user experience.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze and enhance data pipeline stability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Perform performance tuning of ElasticSearch, Databricks, ScyllaDB, and Kubernetes.
- Collaborate with engineering and product leaders to align optimization efforts with business goals, ensuring no adverse impact on user experience.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in system engineering, with a focus on data pipeline optimization.
- Proven expertise in ElasticSearch, Databricks, ScyllaDB, and Kubernetes.
- Experience with AWS cost optimization.
- Solid understanding of distributed systems, databases, and performance tuning.
- Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
Pay Transparancy
Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is eligible for equity awards and may be eligible for incentive compensation based on factors such as experience, skills, and location.
At Obsidian, we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and hire for talent, passion, and compassion. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to submit satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact [email protected]
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Base Salary Range
$53,700—$68,400 USD
Employee Benefits:
Our competitive benefits packages are designed to support our employees' well-being, both at work and at home.
- Competitive compensation with equity and 401k
- Comprehensive healthcare with dental and vision coverage
- Flexible paid time off and paid holiday time off
- 12 weeks of new parent or family leave
- Personal and professional development resources
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What We Do
Protect your business-critical applications by mitigating threats and reducing risk with Obsidian, the first truly comprehensive security solution for SaaS. The company is backed by Greylock Partners, Wing, GV and Norwest Venture Partners.
