Software Engineer - job 2 of 2

As a Software Engineer at Cyberhaven, your primary responsibilities will include designing and implementing highly scalable and fault-tolerant solutions for data security across various public clouds and SaaS applications. You'll work on integrating large-scale data sources, troubleshooting performance issues, and developing secure software ready for real-world challenges.

Cyberhaven requires candidates for the Software Engineer position to have a strong track record in building high-scale security products, primarily focusing on cloud development experience (AWS, GCP, Azure) and proficiency in modern programming languages like Go or Python. Familiarity with microservices architecture and experience optimizing distributed applications is also vital.

The ideal Software Engineer at Cyberhaven should have extensive experience with programming languages like Go or Python. Alternatively, a strong background in Java, C#, Scala, Kotlin, or Rust will also be considered. Crucial to the role is the ability to write reliable, secure software that can handle sensitive data.

At Cyberhaven, Software Engineers can expect a competitive salary ranging from $180k to $240k, along with stock options and comprehensive health benefits fully paid for both you and your family. Employees also enjoy flexible paid time off and ample career advancement opportunities within a continuously learning environment.

Cyberhaven prides itself on a company culture that promotes deep thinking, ownership, continuous learning, and a customer-centric approach. As a Software Engineer, you'll be encouraged to tackle challenges in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with passionate team members across various locations globally.

In answering this question, focus on specific projects where you've utilized cloud services like AWS, GCP, or Azure. Highlight your understanding of distributed applications and any scaling challenges you've faced, demonstrating how these experiences have prepared you for the challenges at Cyberhaven.

Share specific instances where you've identified performance bottlenecks in applications. Discuss the profiling tools you used, the strategies you implemented for optimization, and the measurable outcomes that improved the system's efficiency.

Discuss your methodology for incorporating security best practices into software development. Emphasize your understanding of secure coding principles, experience with threat modeling, and how you've successfully created applications resilient against real-world attacks.

Detail your experience in designing and implementing microservices, including the challenges you've faced and how you've overcome them. Make sure to mention any specific technologies you've used, such as Kubernetes, and how they align with Cyberhaven's tech stack.

Describe your approaches to data integration, focusing on any tools, frameworks, or methodologies you've adopted in previous roles. Highlight your skills in handling diverse data formats and ensure you discuss scalability considerations.

Choose a project that showcases your problem-solving abilities. Describe the issue, your approach to developing a solution, and the positive impact it had on the team or product. Metrics that quantify your success will strengthen your response.

Illustrate your approach to communication and collaboration with remote teams. Talk about the tools you use, how you adapt your communication style, and any incidents where clear communication led to project success.

Share your personal motivation and interest in data security, perhaps drawing on experiences or events that inspired your career path. Your passion for protecting sensitive data should resonate throughout your response.

Mention blogs, podcasts, online courses, or communities you follow to keep your skills fresh. Discuss how you implement new learnings into your work, which demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning—something Cyberhaven values.

Elaborate on your API development experience, focusing on RESTful APIs. Discuss the frameworks you've used, how you've approached API versioning, and security concerns regarding protecting API endpoints.