Staff Software Engineer, Security Engineering

Coalition Technologies

. Serve as the technical lead for the Security Engineering team behind Coalition Control, a platform helping policyholders manage cyber risk and protect against cybercrime .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend engineering with a focus on designing and building distributed, event-driven systems and cloud-based services. Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and simplify complex systems while ensuring high standards of code quality and security practices.

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Backend EngineeringTechnical LeadershipTypeScript/Node.jsAI-Assisted DevelopmentAPI Design and Integration

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Hard Skills

Distributed SystemsEvent-Driven ArchitectureCloud-Based ServicesCode ReviewsTesting and ReliabilityMicroservicesSecurity ConceptsAPI DevelopmentSQSKafka

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringCollaborationOutcome-Oriented Approach

Tools & Technologies

AWSCursorClaude

Industry Keywords

Cyber Risk ManagementCybercrime ProtectionSecurity Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJavaScriptKafkaMicroservicesNode.jsTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the technical lead for the Security Engineering team behind Coalition Control, a platform helping policyholders manage cyber risk and protect against cybercrime
Work with Product, Design, and Engineering to turn high-level goals into iterative plans, shape scope, and build and refine prototypes
Own the technical vision, architecture, and expansion of backend systems powering Coalition Control and other Coalition Security Products
Simplify systems distributed across many microservices
Raise standards for code, code reviews, testing, and reliability
Use AI tools to gather context, define requirements, and accelerate code development
Lead the Control team of four engineers within a Security Engineering group of up to 15
Guide architectural trade-offs, conduct code reviews, and mentor engineers
Partner across teams and departments and own technical decisions and execution
Participate in an on-call rotation approximately one week every eight weeks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience as a backend engineer designing and building distributed, event-driven systems and cloud-based services in production, ideally with tools like SQS or Kafka on AWS
Demonstrated technical leadership, including influencing architecture, setting standards, mentoring other engineers, and collaborating effectively across teams
Strong proficiency in a modern backend language and framework
Comfort with TypeScript/Node.js
Strong, hands-on use of AI-assisted development workflows, including Cursor and Claude
Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and maintaining APIs and integrating with third-party APIs or platforms
Track record of simplifying complex existing systems
Solid understanding of security concepts and practices
Clear, direct communication and a practical, outcome-oriented approach to problem solving

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with competitive employer match
Flexible PTO
Up to 14 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
Annual home office stipend and WeWork access
Mental & physical health wellness programs like One Medical, Headspace, Wellhub, and more!
Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement
Remote-first, highly inclusive culture