Senior Backend Engineer - Endpoint Security

Summary

Join SentinelOne, a leading cybersecurity company, and become a Backend Software Engineer to build and develop the next-generation, cloud-based data pipeline. You will contribute to key products like Network Discovery and Vulnerability Management, working on features end-to-end, building customer-facing security insights, and shaping the platform's architecture. This role requires 4+ years of backend development experience, proficiency in Go or Java, and experience with microservices, cloud-native solutions, and databases. The position offers flexible hybrid work options in Prague, Brno, or remotely across CZ/SK, along with a competitive benefits package including stock options, bonuses, flexible time off, comprehensive insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 4+ years’ backend-development experience
• Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: Go (cca 70% of development) or Java
• Experience building high-performance, microservices-based backend systems
• Experience building cloud-native solutions and data pipelines
• Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong ability to design solutions that meet product requirements
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a hybrid and/or remote team and lead projects
• Proven experience developing unit and component tests as part of the development process

Responsibilities

• Own features end-to-end - Join a cross-disciplinary squad of backend and frontend engineers working alongside Windows, Linux, and macOS endpoint specialists - taking ideas from whiteboard to production
• Build customer-facing security insights - Design, implement, test, and deploy backend services that turn raw cybersecurity events into clear, actionable information
• Shape our platform’s architecture - Lead the design of new modules across several strategic product lines, choosing patterns and technologies for scale, reliability, and performance
• See your impact - Your work directly improves how customers understand risk and respond, making it a visible part of key company initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Python is a plus
• Hands-on experience with the Kafka ecosystem (Kafka Pub/Sub, Kafka Connect, etc.)
• Experience with AWS, GCP, or another cloud platform

Benefits

• Grant of Restricted Stock Units with a 4-year vesting plan
• Annual performance-based bonuses
• An employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible Time Off
• On top of the standard 5 weeks vacation
• Flexible paid sick days
• Fully paid Short Term Sick/Nursing Leave
• 16-week parental leave
• Grandparent leave
• Additional company holidays
• Pension Insurance Contribution
• Premium life insurance
• Private medical care (for you and +1)
• A Global Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly meal and well-being allowance
• High-end MacBook/Windows laptop
• Work-from-home support
• In-office refreshments
• LinkedIn Learning
• Internal mentoring
• Educational support
• Generous referral bonuses
• Optional company events (sports, BBQs, charity)