Senior Software Engineer - Core Platform (Ruby/Rails)

About Huntress

Founded in 2015 by former NSA cyber operators, Huntress is a remote-first team working to make enterprise-grade cybersecurity accessible to businesses of all sizes. We work closely with security teams and service providers protecting complex environments, building our technology in-house and backing it with a 24/7 human-led Security Operations Center (SOC).

Huntress now secures more than 5M+ endpoints and 15M+ identities worldwide. We are looking for an impact-oriented Senior Software Engineer to join our Core Platform team.

What You'll Do

You will be a primary engine for your team, responsible for end-to-end feature delivery: designing, developing, testing, and releasing robust software for the Huntress Core Platform. Our Core Platform contains the foundational components that power the entire Huntress product suite, including the notification system, onboarding and activation, authentication, end-to-end user experience, and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive projects from start to finish – engineering design, coding, testing, and rollout
• Work efficiently across all levels of the stack (frontend, backend, database, infrastructure) to deliver functional, secure, and scalable solutions
• Break down complex work into actionable milestones and stories for the team to execute
• Hold a high bar for yourself and the team regarding code quality, scalability, and maintainability through automated testing, code reviews, and pairing
• Propose team-level technical solutions and actively engage and contribute to new innovations
• Mentor, coach, and provide actionable feedback to help up-level your team

What You Bring to the Team

• 8+ years of experience developing complex, scalable software products
• 5+ years of expertise in Ruby on Rails, with a focus on writing maintainable, efficient code
• Demonstrated proficiency in full-stack development, including JavaScript, CSS, and modern Rails frontend frameworks (Stimulus, Turbo, Hotwire)
• Strong background in Linux-based infrastructure, databases (Postgres, Clickhouse, etc.), and integrating with external APIs
• Demonstrated ability to take defined epics and break them down into actionable milestones and stories
• Collaborative mindset with experience working in Agile environments, pairing, and mentoring others
• A proactive approach to AI-assisted development, with the ability to use these tools responsibly to increase your own velocity and code quality
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent professional experience

Helpful Experience (Not Required)

• Experience with AWS Cloud Environments
• Experience working in a Ruby on Rails monolith
• A passion for building platform capabilities
• Eagerness to work in Tailwind UI

What We Offer

• 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 benefit 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