Senior Software Engineer - Platform

Overview

AppOmni is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Threat Platform team. In this role, you will design and build high-throughput data pipelines in Python and Go, contribute to architectural decisions, develop APIs that power user-facing features,  and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams. You will have a broad business impact by developing and scaling our SaaS security platform, helping customers identify, prioritize, and respond to threats in real time.
Allowing our employees & teams to collaborate and innovate is important to us, and we promote a hybrid work model to encourage engagement and connectivity.  We’re looking for talented individuals located within our hub cities, open to working 2-3 days per week in-office. 

Hub Cities: San Francisco & San Jose (CA), Denver (CO), Lexington (KY) and New York City (NY)

We aim to lead in SaaS security by delivering innovative Threat Detection and Response solutions that empower customers to protect their environments with confidence. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Threat Platform team, you will play a key part in fulfilling this mission by architecting robust, petabyte-scale systems and guiding cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-impact feature delivery. Trusted by over 30% of the Fortune 100, AppOmni specializes in securing diverse SaaS environments.

1. Architect & Implement High-Throughput Data Pipelines
• Contribute to the design and build of scalable, cloud-native data pipelines leveraging Python and Go.
• Integrate and optimize streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, PubSub, Pulsar) and analytics engines (e.g., ClickHouse, Trino, Spark) to ingest and process petabytes of data daily.
• Ensure solutions meet performance and low-latency requirements for enterprise SaaS environments.
2. API & Feature Development
• Collaborate with frontend and product teams to deliver REST APIs that are performant, reliable, and aligned with end-user workflows.
3. Technical Collaboration
• Work with other senior engineers and architects to align on system design, coding practices, and tooling.
• Participate in architectural discussions that balance immediate goals with long-term scalability.
4. Project Execution & Cross-Functional Alignment
• Take ownership of complex projects from scoping to delivery, collaborating with Product Management, Security Research, and Data Science teams.
• Align technical solutions with broader business needs and customer requirements.
5. Code Quality, Reliability & Observability
• Champion engineering excellence by promoting test-driven development (TDD), code reviews, and proactive monitoring.
• Advocate for reliability, observability, and scalability at every stage of the development lifecycle.
6. Proactive Improvement
• Identify and address technical debt, proposing improvements to existing features, the codebase, and team practices.
• Stay informed of industry trends and emerging technologies; recommend tools or processes that enhance productivity and performance.
7. Team Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
• Serve as a resource for technical questions and reviews, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Offer constructive feedback in code reviews, encouraging best practices and high-quality solutions across the team.

• 4-8 years of professional software engineering experience, including hands-on development in Python or Go (experience in both is ideal).
• Proven track record in designing and architecting large-scale, high-throughput data pipelines or similar distributed systems.
• Experience with streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, Pub/Sub, Pulsar) and analytics engines (e.g., ClickHouse, Trino, Spark) to enable low-latency querying and high-volume data ingestion.
• Cloud-native development proficiency (e.g., containerization, CI/CD pipelines, microservices, observability tools).
• Strong understanding of SaaS, security operations, or detection engineering is a plus (though not required).
• Excellent communication skills—capable of explaining technical concepts to diverse audiences and driving consensus.
• Comfortable in agile or agile-esque environments focused on rapid iteration, feedback, and continuous improvement.

• You reliably deliver robust features with minimal guidance, translating complex requirements into maintainable, scalable solutions that align with product and customer needs.
• You demonstrate end-to-end ownership of your work—proactively identifying and resolving issues, advocating test-driven development, and ensuring your solutions are observable, reliable, and performant.
• You communicate effectively with stakeholders—clarifying requirements, articulating technical constraints, and aligning engineering efforts with broader business goals. You actively participate in discussions that shape product direction and team priorities.
• You seek opportunities to enhance existing features, propose innovative solutions to technical challenges, and drive incremental improvements in team processes, code quality, and operational efficiency.

Culture

Our flexible, hybrid teams are collaborative and supportive as we move quickly to research and develop new ideas, deliver new features to our customers, and iterate on ideas and innovations. We accomplish this by focusing on our five core values: Trust, Transparency, Quality, Customer Focus, and Delivery. Our team is determined to make a difference to positively impact our way of life by securing the technology that is changing the world.

AppOmni is proud to be Certified by Great Place to WorkⓇ, as we seek to build a culture where all employees feel appreciated and supported, especially with clear and honest leadership, employee recognition, and an environment that fosters innovation and collaboration.

We believe diversity fuels innovation and drives growth by bringing a wealth of different perspectives and skills. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to reach their full potential. Join us in building a workplace where we can all thrive.

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Compensation & Benefits

AppOmni is committed to supporting our employees’ financial, professional and personal well-being.  To do this, we take a holistic view of compensation, one that values not just the immediate financial package, but also long-term growth of both our employees and our company.  We're committed to pay equity and transparency and encourage all candidates to discuss their salary expectations with us early in the application process.

Our total rewards package includes the following:

• Base Salary: The annual base salary compensation range in the U.S. for this role is: $180,000 - $215,000. Final offer amounts are determined by factors such as the final candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, as well as business considerations and peer compensation. 
• Benefits: The many benefits of employment with AppOmni include working remotely, new hire home office / computer equipment stipend, generous paid time off, paid company holidays, paid floating holidays, paid parental leave, paid sick time and paid family leave for applicable states, health insurance - medical, dental, and vision with HSA option, LifeWorks Member Assistance Plan, company-provided life insurance, AD&D, STD/LTD and additional supplemental life insurance options, 401(k) and Roth retirement saving accounts, and a monthly wellness benefit reimbursement. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan details.
  

AppOmni is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. AppOmni is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].