Software Engineer II – Critical Email Products

Abnormal Security

. Build and maintain backend services powering CEP's product surface .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • SingaporeMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend development using Python or Golang, with a strong focus on building scalable applications and leveraging cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure. Proficient in event-driven systems and improving service reliability and observability in production environments.

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Backend Development With PythonEvent-Driven Systems (Kafka, SQS)Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)Containerization With Docker And KubernetesAI Development Tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot)

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentPythonGolangEvent-Driven SystemsCloud PlatformsDockerKubernetesAI Development ToolsEmail Authentication StandardsPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

KafkaAirflowM365Google Workspace

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityEmail SecurityCompliance-Adjacent DomainsMulti-Tenant SaaS Architectures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKafkaKubernetesPythonGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain backend services powering CEP's product surface
Design and evolve event-driven pipelines, including Kafka consumers and Airflow DAGs, processing email traffic reliably at enterprise scale
Work across a multi-tenant, multi-cloud deployment footprint serving M365 and Google Workspace customers and FedRAMP environments
Leverage AI-augmented development tools to explore solutions, refine outputs, and deliver reliable production outcomes faster
Collaborate with product and cross-functional partners to iterate quickly on features that move customers from legacy SEGs to Abnormal
Contribute to service reliability, observability, and operational quality as the team scales its product surface

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of professional experience in software development
Backend development experience with Python or Golang
Experience building scalable, enterprise-grade applications
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Knowledge of containerization with Docker and Kubernetes
Strong fundamentals in computer science, data structures, and performance optimization
Experience with AI development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Claude
Experience with event-driven systems such as Kafka, SQS, or similar message queue / stream processing patterns
Familiarity with email delivery pipelines, email authentication standards (DMARC, DKIM, SPF), or email security products
Exposure to multi-tenant SaaS architectures or enterprise integrations (M365, Google Workspace APIs)
Experience improving service reliability, observability, and operational tooling in production systems
Prior work in cybersecurity, email security, or compliance-adjacent domains

Benefits

Comp & perks

AI-assisted recruiting tools are used to prepare for candidate interviews; they do not make hiring decisions or screen candidates automatically
Conditional offers are subject to successfully completed pre-employment checks
Equal opportunity employer