Engineer II plays a key role in shaping and delivering AI-powered cybersecurity solutions. The Senior Software Engineer II contributes as a hands-on developer while also providing broader technical leadership — setting direction for architecture and design, mentoring peers, and influencing multiple projects or services.
An ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building complex, scalable systems and a deep interest in Generative AI and its applications in cybersecurity. Experience with machine learning, AI agents, or applied LLMs is highly valued, along with the ability to anticipate challenges, drive technical strategy, and solve real-world security problems using cutting-edge technology.
Collaborate with engineering leadership, architects, product management, and cross-functional teams to define technical direction and feature priorities.
Design and implement scalable, cloud-native microservices and REST APIs using Python, FastAPI, and Celery.
Build AI-powered applications as well as the platforms and services that enable their development, deployment, and operation.
Integrate and optimize data systems including Postgres, Redis, and Elasticsearch to support high-performance AI and cybersecurity workloads.
Partner effectively with Product Management, DevOps, QA, and fellow developers to deliver solutions that meet both technical excellence and customer needs.
Take end-to-end ownership of major features or projects from design through deployment and monitoring, working with a high degree of autonomy.
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to less-experienced engineers, helping them grow their skills and deliver high-quality code.
Influence architecture and design decisions across multiple services or projects, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with long-term product strategy.
Stay current with advances in Generative AI, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity, and bring forward ideas to keep the platform at the cutting edge.
Work with Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, event-driven systems, and large-scale data processing to deliver robust, reliable services.
BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 7 years of professional software engineering,
Minimum of 4 years of recent hands-on Python development, delivering production services.
Proficiency with at least one Python web framework (FastAPI, Flask, Django).
Practical experience building and operating cloud-native applications on AWS, with working knowledge of containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS).
Strong background in SQL databases (Postgres preferred); Comfortable working in Linux/Unix environments and modern development workflows.
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and own features end-to-end, with accountability for quality and maintainability.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and iterative software delivery.
Exposure to Generative AI platforms (AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI) or AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf).
Interest in AI agent architectures, RAG, or conversational AI systems.
Background in cybersecurity products (XDR, MDR, SIEM, SOAR) or adjacent technologies.
Curiosity and passion for emerging AI technologies, with a track record of experimenting and translating them into impactful solutions.
In addition to base salary, we offer additional compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
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#Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.
· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. Data Protection
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An ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building complex, scalable systems and a deep interest in Generative AI and its applications in cybersecurity. Experience with machine learning, AI agents, or applied LLMs is highly valued, along with the ability to anticipate challenges, drive technical strategy, and solve real-world security problems using cutting-edge technology.
Collaborate with engineering leadership, architects, product management, and cross-functional teams to define technical direction and feature priorities.
Design and implement scalable, cloud-native microservices and REST APIs using Python, FastAPI, and Celery.
Build AI-powered applications as well as the platforms and services that enable their development, deployment, and operation.
Integrate and optimize data systems including Postgres, Redis, and Elasticsearch to support high-performance AI and cybersecurity workloads.
Partner effectively with Product Management, DevOps, QA, and fellow developers to deliver solutions that meet both technical excellence and customer needs.
Take end-to-end ownership of major features or projects from design through deployment and monitoring, working with a high degree of autonomy.
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to less-experienced engineers, helping them grow their skills and deliver high-quality code.
Influence architecture and design decisions across multiple services or projects, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with long-term product strategy.
Stay current with advances in Generative AI, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity, and bring forward ideas to keep the platform at the cutting edge.
Work with Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, event-driven systems, and large-scale data processing to deliver robust, reliable services.
BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 7 years of professional software engineering,
Minimum of 4 years of recent hands-on Python development, delivering production services.
Proficiency with at least one Python web framework (FastAPI, Flask, Django).
Practical experience building and operating cloud-native applications on AWS, with working knowledge of containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS).
Strong background in SQL databases (Postgres preferred); Comfortable working in Linux/Unix environments and modern development workflows.
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and own features end-to-end, with accountability for quality and maintainability.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and iterative software delivery.
Exposure to Generative AI platforms (AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI) or AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf).
Interest in AI agent architectures, RAG, or conversational AI systems.
Background in cybersecurity products (XDR, MDR, SIEM, SOAR) or adjacent technologies.
Curiosity and passion for emerging AI technologies, with a track record of experimenting and translating them into impactful solutions.
In addition to base salary, we offer additional compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
#li-remote
#Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.
· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. Data Protection
If you choose to explore an opportunity, and subsequently share your CV or other personal details with Sophos, these details will be held by Sophos for 12 months in accordance with our Privacy Policy and used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Sophos. If you would like Sophos to delete or update your details at any time, please follow the steps set out in the Privacy Policy describing your individual rights. For more information on Sophos’ data protection practices, please consult our Privacy Policy Cybersecurity as a Service Delivered | Sophos
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