Senior Software Engineer, Remote (US Eastern)
Published on January 23, 2025
Cobalt is the world's largest pentesting platform delivering thousands of pentest per year. Cobalt’s Pentest as a Service (PtaaS) platform is modernizing traditional pentesting. By combining a SaaS platform with an exclusive community of testers, we deliver the real-time insights you need to remediate risk quickly and innovate securely. We see the Pentest as a Service model as a first step in our vision to create a new interface to the security workforce. We have seen tremendous traction over the years and today, have 1000+ customers on Cobalt’s platform.
We are remote-first with local hubs distributed across the US, the UK, and Germany. We have Scandinavian roots, an American base and a global outlook. Our team is characterized by a fun, fast-paced and collaborative culture based on individual responsibility and ownership.
We have secured more than $50M in funding from a variety of top flight investors, led by Highland Europe. We are using our funding to expand global usage and continue development of the Cobalt platform, which pioneered the Penetration test as a Service (PtaaS) model.
Sr. Software Engineer
Who We Are
Cobalt was founded on the belief of a fundamental human aspiration: the desire to live better and safer. It all started in 2013, when our founders realized that pentesting can be better. Today our diverse, fully remote team is committed to helping organizations of all sizes with seamless, effective and collaborative Offensive Security Testing that empower organizations to OPERATE FEARLESSLY and INNOVATE SECURELY.
Our customers can start a pentest in as little as 24 hours and integrate with advanced development cycles thanks to the powerful combination of our SaaS platform coupled with an exclusive community of testers known as the Cobalt Core. Accepting just 5% of applicants, the Cobalt Core boasts over 400 closely vetted and highly skilled testers who jointly conduct thousands of tests each year and are at the forefront of identifying and helping remediate risk across a dynamically changing attack surface.
Cobalt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce at our company. At Cobalt we aspire to engage with diverse individuals, communities, and organizations in order to continue to nurture our unique rich diverse culture. Join our team, and be your true self to do your best work.
Description
Join our innovative team as a Senior Software Engineer and be a pivotal part of Cobalt's journey in redefining cybersecurity. In this role, you will apply your expertise in full-stack development to drive significant advancements in our Pentest as a Service (PtaaS) and Offensive Cybersecurity platform. Your contributions will directly impact the way businesses globally detect and manage cybersecurity risks. Immerse yourself in a culture of learning and excellence, where your work goes beyond coding - it's about building a safer digital future.
What You'll Do
- Engineering Excellence: Contribute to the development of our SaaS platform, focusing on high-quality, scalable solutions. Apply architecture decisions and craft reusable components.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and a team of Engineers to translate business needs into innovative features, enhancing user experience and platform capabilities.
- Solution Architecture: Influence and design architecture decisions, balancing current needs with future scalability. Actively participate in code reviews and technical planning to ensure the delivery of high-quality software.
- Continuous Improvement: Advocate for and implement best practices in software development, including agile methodologies, automated testing, and continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).
- Mentorship & Leadership: Share your knowledge and expertise with the team, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to a collaborative and growth-oriented engineering culture.
You Have
- Proven Experience: At least 5 years of experience in full-stack web development, with a track record of delivering successful, user-centred solutions.
- Tech Proficiency: Strong skills in our core tech stack:
- Kotlin (SpringBoot / WebFlux experience is preferred)
- JavaScript (React)
- Knowledge/Experience or willingness to learn Ruby
- Postgresql or any SQL DBMS experience
- Familiarity with cloud environments (GCP, Kubernetes).
- API Mastery: Proficiency in designing and consuming RESTful APIs, and understanding their role in scalable, efficient applications.
- Code Quality Focus: Commitment to writing clean, maintainable code and a thorough understanding of application architecture principles.
- Learning Agility: Eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches, with a proactive mindset and willingness to contribute ideas.
Bonus If You Have
- Advanced Skills: Experience with advanced cloud-native technologies, microservices architectures, or security best practices is highly advantageous.
- Open Source Contributions: Active participation in open source projects or a strong GitHub portfolio demonstrating your passion for software development.
Why You Should Join Us
- Grow in a passionate, rapidly expanding industry operating at the forefront of the Pentesting industry
- Work directly with experienced senior leaders with ongoing mentorship opportunities
- Earn competitive compensation and an attractive equity plan
- Save for the future with a 401(k) program (US)
- Leverage stipends for:
- Wellness
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- Work-from-home equipment & wifi
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- Learning & development
- Make the most of our flexible, generous paid time off and paid parental leave
Pay Range Disclosure
Cobalt is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is ($137,000 - $171,000) per year + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. The salary range may differ in other states and may be impacted by proximity to major metropolitan cities.
Cobalt (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer, and we want the best available persons for every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws and providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.
Cobalt is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). It allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.