Software Engineer - Backend Engineer (Active U.S. Security Clearance)

About Andesite:

Andesite is an analyst-obsessed cybersecurity company that’s committed to improving the capabilities and efficiencies of overburdened cyber defense teams. With its advanced technology, Andesite empowers cybersecurity teams and their analysts to better predict threats, prioritize and allocate resources, and take preemptive actions to prevent or mitigate attacks. In April 2024, Andesite launched from stealth out of Red Cell Partners, an incubation firm that builds and invests in rapidly scalable technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in healthcare, cyber, and national security.

Location: Washington D.C. Metro Area, Remote 

At Andesite, we are building a product suite to supercharge cyber security analysts. As a backend engineer, you will be responsible for building technology that can analyze and enrich large volumes of data to support our product capabilities. 

What You Will Do:

• Design and implement robust backend solutions to handle complex data
• Develop, scale, and optimize our machine learning infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, partners, and customers to understand needs, offer insights, and tailor data systems to meet these needs
• Build our next generation of data processing and analysis systems

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in backend engineering with expertise in data structures, algorithms, and software design
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, or C++
• Experience with cloud-based solutions (AWS, GCP, Azure) and familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong desire to protect national security interests
• Currently in the Washington DC area, able to relocate, or ability for frequent travel 25% of the time 
• Active or recent security clearance (TS/SCI)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in cybersecurity, especially pertaining to network or machine forensics
• Experience with big data streaming technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and Airflow or AWS equivalent such as EMR, Glue, Lakehouse, etc.

Benefits: 

• 100% employer paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay.
• Unlimited PTO, with management approval with all Federal holidays observed.
• Occasional travel to our offices in Washington D.C or alternative locations to collaborate with your team in person.
• Optional 401K and FSA available.
• Ability to work fully remote within the United States. 

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