Blackpoint Cyber is the leading provider of world-class cybersecurity threat hunting, detection and remediation technology. Founded by former National Security Agency (NSA) cyber operations experts who applied their learnings to bring national security-grade technology solutions to commercial customers around the world, Blackpoint Cyber is in hyper-growth mode, fueled by a recent $190m series C round.
SUMMARY
Join a new engineering team built under the SVP, Engineering & AI/ML to accelerate Blackpoint Cyber's ML/AI capability. As a Software Engineer on this team, you'll build back-end systems and data pipelines within established architecture, working cross-functionally and growing your applied ML and Generative AI skills under the SVP's direct mentorship.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Build and maintain back-end services (Python, Node.js/Go) on Kubernetes within established architectural patterns.
Contribute to GenAI workflows
Contribute to data pipelines supporting AI/ML workflows, exercising judgment within defined engineering practices.
Build and consume APIs (REST, GraphQL, or gRPC) for secure, scalable services.
Collaborate with senior engineers on design decisions; take on new assignments with general guidance rather than owning architecture calls solo.
Participate in code review and cross-functional project work under senior engineer or team lead direction.
REQUIREMENTS
3-5 years of back-end software engineering experience.
Python required. Familiarity with TypeScript and/or Java.
Experience with microservices on Kubernetes.
Solid understanding of database design across SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB).
Working knowledge of ML/AI concepts and workflows — we're open to strong back-end engineers earlier in their ML journey, with growth in this area actively supported through direct mentorship from the SVP, Engineering & AI/ML.
Understanding of back-end security fundamentals (API security, auth/authz basics).
Comfortable in an Agile environment.
NICE TO HAVE
Cloud infrastructure (AWS); data streaming basics (Kafka, Spark).
Exposure to LLM/agentic AI tooling.
Cybersecurity, IoT, or NLP domain experience (not required).
Blackpoint Cyber welcomes and encourages applications from qualified individuals of all races, colors, religions, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.
For eligible employees in the US, Blackpoint offers competitive Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance plans, a robust 401k plan, Discretionary Time Off, and other minor perks. International employees receive competitive benefits in accordance with local market standards and applicable country requirements.
Blackpoint believes all employees should share in the company’s success – equity participation is available to employees globally, with program details varying by location and employment structure.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of back-end software engineering experience
- Python
- Familiarity with TypeScript and/or Java
- Experience with microservices on Kubernetes
- Database design across SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB)
- Working knowledge of ML/AI concepts and workflows
- Understanding of back-end security fundamentals (API security, auth/authz basics)
- Comfortable in an Agile environment
- Node.js
- Go
- Cloud infrastructure (AWS)
- Data streaming basics (Kafka, Spark)
- Exposure to LLM/agentic AI tooling
- Cybersecurity, IoT, or NLP domain experience
What We Do
Blackpoint Cyber is a technology-driven cybersecurity company headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2014 by former U.S. Department of Defense and intelligence security experts, Blackpoint leverages decades of real-world experience and deep knowledge of malicious tradecraft to provide proactive, nation-state-grade cybersecurity to organizations worldwide. Our mission is clear: to deliver 24/7, human-powered Managed Detection, Response, and Remediation (MDR) services, empowering IT professionals with the industry’s fastest threat elimination and risk mitigation capabilities. Blackpoint’s proprietary technology and active Security Operations Center (SOC) work together to stop cyber threats in real-time, ensuring organizations of all sizes remain protected in a constantly evolving threat landscape. At Blackpoint, we are a passionate team of cybersecurity professionals dedicated to helping Managed Service Providers (MSPs) become the heroes modern businesses rely on. By arming MSPs with cutting-edge technology, relentless 24/7 support, and a trusted partnership, we help them safeguard their clients and combat cyber threats with confidence and precision. At Blackpoint Cyber, we believe sophisticated cybersecurity should be accessible to all. That’s why we remain deeply committed to the growth and success of the Managed IT and Security community, offering cutting-edge solutions that empower IT professionals to combat cyber threats with confidence. Strike first and secure fast with Blackpoint Cyber.
