Software Engineer II - Backend - job 1 of 2

As a Software Engineer II - Backend at Abnormal Security, your primary responsibilities will include developing robust and scalable features within our Messages Security Products (MSP) team, taking ownership of the reliability of the features you create, and participating in on-call rotations to provide technical support. You’ll also be expected to engage in thorough unit testing and integration testing to ensure the stability of our systems.

To qualify for the Software Engineer II - Backend role at Abnormal Security, candidates must have a BS degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with at least 3 years of experience in backend engineering. Having prior software engineering internship experience and proficiency in both individual and collaborative work environments is essential.

A Software Engineer II - Backend at Abnormal Security should ideally be familiar with our tech stack, which includes Python, Go, AWS, Kubernetes (K8s), Django, and Spark. An understanding of Prometheus for monitoring would be a plus, although not mandatory.

Candidates will stand out if they have experience with personal projects, participation in hackathons, or innovation challenges. These experiences demonstrate creativity and initiative, key traits for a Software Engineer II - Backend at Abnormal Security, and align well with our company culture of innovation.

Absolutely! The Software Engineer II - Backend position at Abnormal Security is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in Singapore. We value the importance of a flexible work environment, which is conducive to productivity and innovation.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects you’ve worked on, the languages and frameworks you've used, and the impact your work had on the project. Be sure to highlight how you used tools like databases and APIs in your development process.

Discuss your knowledge about unit testing, integration testing, and possibly end-to-end testing frameworks that you’ve used. Explain the importance of testing in ensuring reliability and stability of backend features, and provide examples of how you have implemented these strategies in your previous work.

When providing your answer, tell a story about the problem, the steps you took to analyze and solve it, and the eventual outcome. Highlight your problem-solving skills and creativity in overcoming obstacles.

Emphasize the tools and methods you use to communicate asynchronously, such as project management tools and chat applications. It’s also useful to mention the importance of regular updates and check-ins to ensure everyone is aligned.

Share your passion for cybersecurity and why protecting enterprises from threats matters to you. Discuss any personal motivations or experiences that drew you to this field, showing your enthusiasm for the role.

Be honest about your learning process; discuss how you stay updated with industry trends, utilize online courses, or engage in hands-on projects. Showcase your curiosity and adaptability in learning.

Talk about any specific projects where you utilized AWS. Mention services you’ve worked with, such as EC2, S3, or Lambda, and how they affected your development workflows and solutions.

Outline your familiarity with Kubernetes, mentioning how you've used it to orchestrate containerized applications. Describe any challenges you faced and how you solved them using Kubernetes features.

Share any leadership experiences, detailing your approach to guiding a team through a project. Highlight key decisions you made, how you motivated your team, and what the outcomes were.

This is an opportunity to show your knowledge about the company. Discuss what excites you about its mission, culture, and products and how you align with their goals. Personalize your answer to reflect your genuine interest.