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That’s why we build our technology in-house and back it with a 24/7 human-led Security Operations Center (SOC). As a result, our platform is never disconnected from the experts who manage it, ensuring our customers' protection.Huntress now secures more than 5M endpoints and 11M identities worldwide. Those numbers keep growing because more businesses rely on us to help carry the load and operate with more confidence. Every day, you can see that commitment in how we stand with our customers and how we show up for each other.What You’ll Do:The Huntress team is looking for an innovative, highly motivated, and self-driven Principal Software Engineer to join our Huntress SIEM team. As a Principal Software Engineer at Huntress, you will be responsible for leading a feature delivery team in the design, development, and high-quality release of software features for the Huntress SIEM Platform that provides for automated detection and human-powered threat hunting. You will focus on creating the technical vision for new and exciting features from the product roadmap. You’ll be working with a smart and diverse team of problem solvers who exhibit high energy, deep technical skills, and a drive to get things done.As a Principal Software Engineer, you will work closely with the platform and architecture teams to design and build the type of solutions Huntress has become known for, which are solutions that not only solve problems but drastically improve industry standards, workflows, and user experiences.Responsibilities: Own delivery, product quality, and up-time of complex mission-critical features/systemsImpact objectives and initiatives that span across departmentsLead technical decisions with company-wide impactEvolve our collective understanding of our technical domainDefine long-term strategic technical goals and initiativesEffectively communicate strategic technical vision and set an example for the organizationWork with the team engineering manager to make sure the team is meeting technical expectations and upholding strategyCommunicate critical trade-offs on technical approaches across the platformCollaborate closely with the team engineering manager, product manager, security research, platform, and architect on strategic initiatives and technical designsDevelop and enforce best practices for the team and departmentDesign and optimize workflows that bridge the gap between traditional development practices and AI-assisted engineering.Build and evolve AI tooling and usage in daily development workflowsExperience using AI coding agents to accelerate developmentEngage with customers as necessaryContribute to and improve the organization's test frameworks and approachesDevelop a deep cross-product understanding of features and architectureOwn and drive the performance impact of team/department solutions and the overall platform suiteLead and develop high-quality, scalable software, software designs, and architecture, and set standards for team excellenceOwn improving visibility into software systems at scale, including monitoring and alertingFocus on the entire life cycle of the system, including evolution, configuration, and risk managementEnsure code quality and test code coverage through code reviews, test plan reviews, and security reviewsLead the team in providing accurate estimates and taking ownership of the timely completion of workMentor and coach junior engineers, fostering an environment that values professional development and promotes collaboration and engagementActively engage with the team and lead by being a positive role modelWhat You Bring To The Team: 15+ years of experience developing complex software products8+ years of programming in Ruby on Rails8+ years scaling Postgres databasesA BS in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience gained through workExperience with modern data storage and query systems for high-volume analytics workloadsExperience in Agile or Scrum environmentExperience with JavaScript and CSSExperience reviewing code, problem-solving, and technical troubleshootingA deep understanding of ActiveRecord (Rails)Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skillsAbility to grasp new tools and technologies quicklyEffective communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to prioritize and execute multiple tasks at a time in a fast-paced environment, often operating independentlyAbility to distill complex technical topics so that they can be shared and understood by a non-technical audience meaningfullyAbility to work cross-functionally between multiple teamsPassion for technology, strong motivation, and responsibility for high-quality software featuresAbility to build strong interpersonal relationships with product, development teams, leadership, senior management, and internal and external stakeholdersHelpful experience, but not requiredExperience working with SIEM platforms or security log/event dataExperience with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP cloud environmentsExperience with Stimulus, Turbo, and/or Hotwire (or similar frameworks)Experience working in a Ruby on Rails monolithA passion for building platform capabilitiesEagerness to work with Tailwind CSS, Tailwind UI and FlowbiteExperience with data-led product designExperience with ClickhouseExperience with VectorWhat We Offer: 100% remote work environment - since our founding in 2015Generous paid time off policy, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays12 weeks of paid parental leaveHighly competitive and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits plans 401(k) with a 5% contribution regardless of employee contributionLife and Disability insurance plansStock options for all full-time employees One-time $500 reimbursement for building/upgrading home officeAnnual allowance for education and professional development assistance $75 USD/month digital reimbursementAccess to the BetterUp platform for coaching, personal, and professional growth  Huntress is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where every single member of our team is valued, has a voice, and is empowered to come to work every day just as they are. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally protected status.  We do discriminate against hackers who try to exploit businesses of all sizes.Accommodations: If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or pre-employment testing or participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to accommodations@huntresslabs.com. Please note that non-accommodation requests to this inbox will not receive a response. Huntress uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in reviewing and evaluating job applications, including resume screening, skills assessment, and candidate matching and comparisons. These AI tools support our human recruiters in the initial review process, but do not make final hiring decisions without human involvement. By submitting your application, you acknowledge this use of AI in our recruitment process. 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Please note that non-accommodation requests to this inbox will not receive a response. Huntress uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in reviewing and evaluating job applications, including resume screening, skills assessment, and candidate matching and comparisons. These AI tools support our human recruiters in the initial review process, but do not make final hiring decisions without human involvement. By submitting your application, you acknowledge this use of AI in our recruitment process. 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