About the Role
Abnormal AI is looking for a Software Backend Engineer II to join the Detection Team. The Detection Division is focused on building the world’s most advanced technology for identifying and stopping email and cloud-based attacks that were previously undetectable, helping make the world a safer place. As a Software Engineer focused on building systems for Detection’s Model Platform, you will be responsible for making feature development at Abnormal a fast, responsive, stable, and confident experience for our ML and Data Science teams. The ideal candidate brings a first-principles approach to building scalable, customer-centric solutions, an ownership-oriented mindset, and the ability to iterate quickly and autonomously on novel problems.
What you will do
- Leverage industry-standard AI tools to architect, design, build, deploy, and maintain Model Serving infrastructure that supports a world-class Detection Engine
- Own projects that scale our model serving and data processing services to handle 10x the traffic we serve today
- Own real-time and near real-time streaming pipelines, and online feature serving services
- Collaborate closely with MLE and Data Science teams by distilling feedback, correlating it to strategy, and executing
Must Haves
- 4+ years of experience as a Software Engineer or in a similar role, with hands-on experience in building data-focused solutions
- Proficiency leveraging AI tools to accelerate engineering outcomes through the discovery, design, implementation, and rollout of software systems
- Experience maintaining large-scale distributed systems on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, including a strong grasp of best practices in cloud-based engineering
- Familiarity with maintaining real-time and near real-time data pipelines or streaming services
- Experience working with distributed teams; proficient in asynchronous and written communication
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with the capacity to break down complex challenges and balance immediate needs with long-term scalability
- Growth-driven with a desire to increase impact and responsibility over time
- Strong fundamentals in computer science, data structures, and performance optimization
- BS degree in Computer Science, Applied Sciences, Information Systems, or other related engineering field
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with our stack (AWS, K8s, Python/Django, Golang, Postgres)
- Experience building scalable, enterprise-grade applications
- Experience with web security (e.g., OWASP top 10)
- Familiarity with AI development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Claude
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Actual compensation will be determined based on several non-discriminatory factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Base salary range:
$149,200 — $214,500 USD
AI and our hiring process
Abnormal AI uses AI-assisted tools to help our recruiting team prepare for candidate interviews. These tools analyze resume content and role requirements to suggest interview questions and identify areas for the interviewer to explore. They do not make hiring decisions or screen candidates automatically. Every decision about a candidacy is made by a person.
Abnormal AI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. For our EEO policy statement please click here . If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here .