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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 that 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.
We're looking for a Software Engineer focused on runtime security. You'll build new security capabilities for Kubernetes, Linux hosts and cloud environments, research emerging technologies and attack techniques, and ship end-to-end product features together with the product and engineering teams.
Responsibilities
Design and build new runtime security capabilities across Kubernetes, Linux hosts and CI/CD environments.
Develop features that help customers detect, investigate and understand runtime threats.
Research emerging attack techniques and security technologies, and translate them into practical product capabilities.
Build reliable, Go services that power Aikido's runtime security capabilities.
Collaborate closely with customers to understand real-world threats and continuously improve our product.
Contribute wherever needed across Aikido, from runtime security to Kubernetes, cloud integrations and developer tooling.
Strong Go skills.
Experience building and shipping production software.
Solid understanding of Kubernetes and containerized applications.
Good understanding of Linux and/or other operating systems.
Experience with at least one public cloud provider (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud).
Comfortable working across the stack to deliver features end-to-end.
Curious and eager to learn new technologies, especially in the cloud security space.
Comfortable working directly with customers to investigate issues and understand their needs.
Strong communication skills and fluent English.
Nice to have:
Experience with runtime security or observability tools such as Falco, Inspektor Gadget, Tetragon, etc.
Familiarity with eBPF.
Experience building Kubernetes operators, controllers or other cloud-native software.
Experience with CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions.
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
- Strong Go skills
- Experience building and shipping production software
- Solid understanding of Kubernetes and containerized applications
- Good understanding of Linux and/or other operating systems
- Experience with at least one public cloud provider (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud)
- Comfortable working across the stack to deliver features end-to-end
- Comfortable working directly with customers to investigate issues and understand needs
- Strong communication skills and fluent English
- Curious and eager to learn new technologies, especially in cloud security
- Experience with runtime security or observability tools (Falco, Inspektor Gadget, Tetragon)
- Familiarity with eBPF
- Experience building Kubernetes operators, controllers or other cloud-native software
- Experience with CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions
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.
