🌍 We’re making security suck less for developers.
Security tools haven’t kept up with how software is built today. They interrupt teams, slow releases, and turn security into a bottleneck instead of a capability. We built Aikido to change that. Aikido builds developer-first security products that reduce real risk without getting in the way of shipping software. We focus on what actually matters and automate the rest.
We’re taking on legacy security tools teams have been stuck with, and we’re winning. If you want to help us take market share and build products developers actually enjoy using, you’re in the right place.
Founded in 2022 by third-time founders, Aikido has $85M in the bank and a long runway ahead. We’re building toward self-securing software. Join an all-star team. Take real ownership. Push boundaries. Build things that matter.
As our new Backend developer, you'll be part of our Autofix team.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain backend services in TypeScript/Node.js (plus Python, PHP, and others when needed)
Manage AWS and Lambda deployments
Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines
Design scalable, high-availability systems
Plan, write, and document new features
Handle asynchronous programming and its quirks
Optimize code for speed where it matters
Explore and integrate AI features
Comfortable in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
Able to think along on architectural decisions
Willing to learn new languages when needed
Comfortable with hard problems and algorithms (e.g. parsing with ASTs)
Willing to experiment and throw away code
Experience with automated testing and unit tests
Some DevOps experience (CI/CD)
Curious about AI
Fluent in English
Able to work from our office in Ghent at least 3 days per week
What you can expect
Short decision lines. Big ownership. Shape the projects that matter and ship fast.
Grow as fast as we do. Take on more, own more, and carve out your own path.
Top-tier tech pay and equity.
High trust, strong values, zero corporate BS.
Flexibility in working hours.
A company that sticks to its values in an open and informal atmosphere.
We hire for talent, drive, and potential. Everything else is noise.
Skills Required
- Experience with automated testing and unit tests
- Some DevOps experience, including CI/CD
- Fluent English
- Ability to work from the Ghent office at least three days per week
- Willingness to learn new programming languages
- Comfort with algorithms and complex problems, such as AST parsing
- Curiosity about AI
Aikido Security Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aikido Security and has not been reviewed or approved by Aikido Security.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is positioned as competitive, with multiple postings emphasizing “top‑tier tech pay” and some U.S. roles listing clear salary ranges. This signals market‑aligned pay practices, particularly across go‑to‑market openings.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is prominently highlighted in role descriptions and described as “discussable” for early or high‑impact hires. This framing suggests meaningful ownership opportunities are available in select cases.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Flexible working hours, remote‑first or hybrid setups, and periodic company gatherings are repeatedly emphasized. These elements provide lifestyle‑oriented perks that complement cash and equity.
Aikido Security Insights
What We Do
Secure code, cloud, and runtime in one central system. Find and fix vulnerabilities automatically, with Aikido AI. Get security done. World-class engineering teams choose Aikido to secure everything they build, host, and run: 1) One platform, total coverage. 2) Automate remediation, end-to-end. 3) Eliminate security debt. Get the fix, not the ticket. Aikido gets developers back to building.
