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Senior Software Engineer

Huntress - Remote - Remote - posted 2026-09-28

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Salary: USD 160,000 - 190,000 / annual

Huntress, founded in 2015 by former NSA cyber operators, is a remote-first cybersecurity platform company protecting 5M+ endpoints and 15M+ identities worldwide. The company delivers enterprise-grade security solutions to businesses of all sizes through a combination of in-house technology and a 24/7 human-led Security Operations Center. You will join as a Senior Software Engineer reporting to an Engineering Manager, responsible for end-to-end feature delivery on the Huntress Core Platform. This foundational layer powers the entire product suite, including notification systems, onboarding and activation, authentication, user experience, and APIs. You will own complex projects from design through release, holding high standards for code quality and maintainability while working across the full stack. Key responsibilities include: - Own and drive projects from conception through engineering design, coding, testing, and rollout - Work efficiently across frontend, backend, database, and infrastructure layers to deliver functional, secure, and scalable solutions - Break down complex work into actionable milestones and stories for team execution - Maintain high bars for code quality, scalability, and maintainability through automated testing, code reviews, and pair programming - Propose team-level technical solutions and actively contribute to new innovations - Mentor, coach, and provide actionable feedback to help level up your team The role is 100% remote and part of a remote-first organization since 2015. Huntress offers competitive benefits including generous PTO, 12 weeks paid parental leave, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) with 5% match, stock options for all full-time employees, $500 home office reimbursement, $75/month digital allowance, and access to BetterUp coaching platform. REQUIREMENTS: - 8+ years developing complex, scalable software products - 5+ years expertise in Ruby on Rails with focus on maintainable, efficient code - Full-stack development proficiency: JavaScript, CSS, and modern Rails frontend frameworks (Stimulus, Turbo, Hotwire) - Strong background in Linux-based infrastructure, databases (Postgres, Clickhouse, etc.), and external API integration - Demonstrated ability to break down epics into actionable milestones and stories - Collaborative mindset with Agile environment experience, pairing, and mentoring - Proactive approach to AI-assisted development tools - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent professional experience Helpful but not required: AWS Cloud experience, Ruby on Rails monolith experience, platform capability building passion, Tailwind UI familiarity.

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