Cracken is an applied AI lab building world’s first full kill chain proactive cyber platform. Built by cyber warfare-experienced operators and AI researchers Cracken keeps digital infrastructure resilient so businesses and societies operate.
We are growing and seeking an extremely talented software engineer to help us pioneer the future of cybersecurity.
ResponsibilitiesProduct Software Engineering: Hands-on engineering and testing of the product in various capacities, focusing on AI Agent features.
Agents Framework Engineering: Hands-on engineering and testing of the internal agent’s framework (similar to LangChain / Haystack and others).
Research & Development: Stay updated with the latest in AI and AI Agents. Provide relevant insights to the team and integrate innovations.
Ideally 5+ years of experience in Python (we can consider less experienced engineers, who learn very quickly and are ready to work in the startup environment)
Experience with Generative AI
Experience with Generative AI Agents will be a huge plus, specifically:
— implementation of Generative AI Agents using Langchain / Haystack and others
— implementation of RAG using LlamaIndex and other Advanced RAG frameworks
— evaluation of AI Agent Performance
— integration of AI Agents into Existing Systems
Cybersecurity product background: worked on security-focused software or platforms.
Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related fields.
Interest or active participation in cybersecurity-related activities.
Contributions to AI / CS/ Cybersecurity research, blogs, or whitepapers showcasing expertise.
Experience in developing or contributing to open-source developer tools or frameworks.
Real-world impact: Our technology is validated in nation-state operations and grounded in hands-on internal research
Team with a mission: Ukrainian-heavy international team of PhDs, professors, and top-tier industry veterans, driven by intrinsic motivation shaped by real-world adversity
Adaptive roles: We shape roles around exceptional talent — your ownership and drive will define your path
Perfect timing: Operating at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems, Cracken is uniquely positioned to win against sophisticated adversaries
Ownership over a core cybersecurity product
Direct collaboration with founders and elite cyber operators
High autonomy and real impact on product direction
Fully remote & flexible work setup
Competitive compensation
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in Python
- Experience with Generative AI
- Cybersecurity product background (worked on security-focused software or platforms)
- Implementation of Generative AI Agents using LangChain or Haystack
- Implementation of RAG using LlamaIndex or other advanced RAG frameworks
- Evaluation of AI Agent performance
- Integration of AI Agents into existing systems
- Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related fields
- Interest or active participation in cybersecurity activities
- Contributions to AI/CS/Cybersecurity research, blogs, or whitepapers
- Experience developing or contributing to open-source developer tools or frameworks
What We Do
Release the Cracken. Defend what matters. Cracken is the first Red-AI Copilot built for real offense, not an ordinary CNAPP or endpoint security. We arm defenders with nation-state grade attack logic at machine speed, under full human command. Not black boxes. No fluff. Born on the hardest frontlines of cyber conflict -- Ukraine, US, EU -- Cracken is built by operators who know what it means to face adversaries that don't play fair. We are turning that battlefield DNA into the only agentic AI platform that simulates live, adaptative attacks across cloud, endpoint, and hybrid environments. Why it matters: ⚡Human-in-the-Loop control: every action is transparent, auditable, and reversible. CISOs don't trust black-box AI. We give them speed and oversight. ⚡Accuracy over noise: no posture fluff, no false positives. Only validated, exploitable risk that matters. ⚡100% faster coverage than manual red teams. ⚡Undetected vulnerabilities caught before exploitation (proven in North America and Ukraine's critical infrastructure). ⚡Zero black-box risk with audit trails, rollbacks, and operator trust at the core. ⚡Regulatory ready for CISA, EU AI Act, and global oversight. ⚡Quantifiable adoption with seamless integration into CI/CD multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Cracken is not another CNAPP, CIEM or compliance dashboard. Those show posture. We show truth. Attackers don't wait, neither should you. 👉Investors, customers, and security leaders: join us in weaponizing defense. Let's release the Cracken! www.cracken.ai
