Lead Software Engineer

Summary

Join AppOmni's Threat Platform team as a Lead Software Engineer. You will be a technical leader, designing and building high-throughput data pipelines using Python and Go. Responsibilities include architecting scalable, cloud-native data pipelines, integrating streaming technologies, and mentoring other engineers. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and champion engineering excellence. The ideal candidate possesses 8+ years of software engineering experience, expertise in designing large-scale data pipelines, and proficiency in cloud-native development. AppOmni offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary, stock options, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including hands-on development in Python or Go (experience in both is ideal)
• Proven track record in designing and architecting large-scale, petabyte-scale data pipelines or similar distributed systems
• Experience with streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, Pub/Sub, Pulsar) and analytics engines (e.g., ClickHouse, Trino, Spark) to enable low-latency querying and high-volume data ingestion
• Cloud-native development proficiency (e.g., containerization, CI/CD pipelines, microservices, observability tools)
• Demonstrated ability to mentor peers, review code with a keen eye for quality, and influence engineering best practices across an organization
• Excellent communication skills—capable of explaining technical concepts to diverse audiences and driving consensus
• Comfortable in agile or agile-esque environments focused on rapid iteration, feedback, and continuous improvement
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent industry experience

Responsibilities

• Architect & Implement High-Throughput Data Pipelines
• Design and build scalable, cloud-native data pipelines leveraging Python and Go
• Integrate and optimize streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, PubSub, Pulsar) and analytics engines (e.g., ClickHouse, Trino, Spark) to ingest and process petabytes of data daily
• Ensure solutions meet high-performance and low-latency requirements for enterprise SaaS environments
• Drive technical direction for the Threat Platform team, providing guidance on system design, coding practices, and tooling
• Collaborate with other senior engineers, architects, and stakeholders to define architecture that balances current needs with future scalability
• Lead the end-to-end execution of complex projects that involve multiple teams, from initial scoping to delivery and post-launch support
• Partner with Product Management, Security Research, and Data Science teams to align technical solutions with business goals and customer needs
• Serve as a go-to resource for technical questions, reviews, and best practices
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and collaboration
• Champion engineering excellence by promoting test-driven development (TDD), code reviews, and proactive monitoring
• Advocate for reliability, observability, and scalability at every stage of the development lifecycle
• Identify and address technical debt, proposing innovative improvements to current features, codebase, and team practices
• Stay informed of industry trends and new technologies; evaluate and recommend tools or processes that boost team productivity and product performance

Preferred Qualifications

Strong understanding of SaaS, security operations, or detection engineering is a plus (though not required)

Benefits

• Working remotely
• New hire home office / computer equipment stipend
• Generous paid time off
• Paid company holidays
• Paid floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid sick time and paid family leave for applicable states
• Health insurance - medical, dental, and vision with HSA option
• LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program
• Company-provided life insurance
• AD&D
• STD/LTD and additional supplemental life insurance options
• 401(k) and Roth retirement saving accounts
• A monthly wellness benefit reimbursement
• Base Salary: The annual base salary compensation range in the U.S. for this role is $165,000 - 200,000
• Stock Options