Full Stack Engineer (Go, Python) - Cloud Native Security

As a Full Stack Engineer at SentinelOne, you will design, develop, and maintain backend services primarily in Java, Go, or Python. You’ll also create modern frontend applications using TypeScript and React, ensuring seamless user experiences. In addition, you’re responsible for maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs for communication, working with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, and designing efficient database schemas, mostly using Postgres.

For the Full Stack Engineer role at SentinelOne, familiarity with at least one backend programming language is essential, with a preference for Go, Python, or Java. Additionally, you should have experience with TypeScript and frontend frameworks like React, or be willing to learn React if you’re experienced in Angular.

As a Full Stack Engineer at SentinelOne, expertise in building scalable applications is vital. Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure is highly desirable. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform for deployment and management, along with an understanding of Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring, will also set you apart.

At SentinelOne, you can expect a collaborative and inclusive team environment where effective communication and teamwork are highly valued. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and security engineers, giving you opportunities to share insights and contribute to high-quality features within our Cloud Security product line.

SentinelOne prioritizes employee growth through initiatives like LinkedIn Learning, internal mentoring, and generous educational support. We offer options for employees to engage in community-building events and activities, thereby encouraging continual professional development and fostering a thriving workplace.

When answering, highlight specific projects where you've utilized Go or Python to build backend services. Discuss challenges faced and how you optimized performance and scalability. Reflect on the technologies you’ve employed, such as frameworks, databases, or cloud providers.

You should explain your approach to structuring RESTful APIs, including best practices like stateless interactions, clear endpoint definitions, and maintaining version control. Discuss the importance of documentation and how you ensure APIs are secure and user-friendly.

Discuss your understanding of cloud technologies and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes that aid scalability. Provide examples of load testing you’ve performed and any design patterns you use to enhance reliability, such as microservices or circuit breakers.

Be specific about the cloud platforms you’ve used, such as AWS, GCP, or Azure. Discuss how you leveraged these platforms for deploying applications, data management, or implementing services like machine learning or serverless computing.

Choose a relevant project where you faced significant challenges, whether technical or logistical. Summarize your role, the innovative solutions you implemented, and the outcomes, focusing on how your contributions made a difference to the project’s success.

Discuss your experience with React, including the components you’ve built, state management strategies (like Redux), and how you ensure a great user experience with performance optimizations. If you have experience with TypeScript, mention how it enhances your React projects.

Express your methodology for unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing. Show familiarity with testing frameworks and your commitment to maintaining code quality, covering techniques like continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) practices.

Mention the resources you actively follow, such as technical blogs, online courses, and conferences. Discuss your approach to experimenting with new technologies and how you integrate novel solutions into your projects.

Emphasize your openness to feedback and your belief that it contributes to professional growth. Share specific instances where feedback led to improved work and how you apply lessons learned in future projects.

Discuss the importance of clear, concise communication in ensuring that all stakeholders understand project goals and development processes. Share examples of successful collaborations where effective communication resulted in project success.