Principal Software Engineer - AI Security

Job Description

BigID is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their AI Security team. This role involves designing scalable and secure solutions, building backend services, driving architectural decisions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a builder’s mindset and a passion for innovation, with deep backend expertise and the ability to influence cross-team architecture and product direction.BigID values innovation, diversity, integrity, and collaboration, offering a fast-paced and rewarding culture.What this role involves:

• Designing scalable, secure solutions to complex technical challenges
• Building backend services and infrastructure from the ground up
• Driving architectural and technological decisions across products
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and mentor engineers
• Reviewing design and code to uphold high engineering standards
• Exploring new technologies and bring innovative ideas into production

Requirements:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in backend development
• Deep expertise in Java / TypeScript / Python
• Strong grasp of software engineering best practices
• Proven track record of leading the design and implementation of complex, scalable, and high-performance systems
• Architectural experience in making critical design decisions and defining technical direction
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, RESTful APIs, databases, message queues, multi-tenancy, and cloud-native computing
• Experience building and evolving microservices-based architectures, ideally deployed in Kubernetes
• Collaborative and communicative approach
• Proactive, ownership-driven attitude

What BigID offers:

• Equity participation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Dog-friendly office environment
• Fully stocked fridge
• Gym and exercise classes
• Weekly Happy Hours
• Free parking
• Evening meals
• Knowledge training & career development tracks