Principal Software Engineer, SIEM (Ruby/Rails)

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.

Responsibilities

Own delivery, product quality, and up-time of complex mission-critical features/systems; Impact objectives and initiatives that span across departments; Lead technical decisions with company-wide impact; Evolve our collective understanding of our technical domain; Define long-term strategic technical goals and initiatives; Effectively communicate strategic technical vision and set an example for the organization; Work with the team engineering manager to make sure the team is meeting technical expectations and upholding strategy; Communicate critical trade-offs on technical approaches across the platform; Collaborate closely with the team engineering manager, product manager, security research, platform, and architect on strategic initiatives and technical designs; Develop and enforce best practices for the team and department; Design 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 workflows; Experience using AI coding agents to accelerate development; Engage with customers as necessary; Contribute to and improve the organization's test frameworks and approaches; Develop a deep cross-product understanding of features and architecture; Own and drive the performance impact of team/department solutions and the overall platform suite; Lead and develop high-quality, scalable software, software designs, and architecture, and set standards for team excellence; Own improving visibility into software systems at scale, including monitoring and alerting; Focus on the entire life cycle of the system, including evolution, configuration, and risk management; Ensure code quality and test code coverage through code reviews, test plan reviews, and security reviews; Lead the team in providing accurate estimates and taking ownership of the timely completion of work; Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering an environment that values professional development and promotes collaboration and engagement; Actively engage with the team and lead by being a positive role model

Requirements

15+ years of experience developing complex software products; 8+ years of programming in Ruby on Rails; 8+ years scaling Postgres databases; A BS in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience gained through work; Experience with modern data storage and query systems for high-volume analytics workloads; Experience in Agile or Scrum environment; Experience with JavaScript and CSS; Experience reviewing code, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting; A deep understanding of ActiveRecord (Rails); Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills; Ability to grasp new tools and technologies quickly; Effective communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks at a time in a fast-paced environment, often operating independently; Ability to distill complex technical topics so that they can be shared and understood by a non-technical audience meaningfully; Ability to work cross-functionally between multiple teams; Passion for technology, strong motivation, and responsibility for high-quality software features; Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships with product, development teams, leadership, senior management, and internal and external stakeholders

Nice to have

Experience with SIEM platforms or security log/event data; Experience with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP cloud environments; Experience with Stimulus, Turbo, and/or Hotwire (or similar frameworks); Experience working in a Ruby on Rails monolith; A passion for building platform capabilities; Eagerness to work with Tailwind CSS, Tailwind UI and Flowbite; Experience with data-led product design; Experience with Clickhouse; Experience with Vector

Benefits

100% remote work environment; Generous paid time off policy, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays; 12 weeks of paid parental leave; Highly competitive and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits plans; 401(k) with a 5% contribution regardless of employee contribution; Life and Disability insurance plans; Stock options for all full-time employees; One-time $500 reimbursement for building/upgrading home office; Annual allowance for education and professional development assistance; $75 USD/month digital reimbursement; Access to the BetterUp platform for coaching, personal, and professional growth; Bonus and equity