Principal Software Engineer - Core Platform, Ruby/Rails

September 26

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Huntress

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Cyber Breach Detection • Incident Response • Endpoint Protection • Malware Analysis • Managed Services

201 - 500 employees

🔒 Cybersecurity

☁️ SaaS

🏢 Enterprise

Description

• Reports to: Engineering Manager • Location: Remote US • What We Do: Founded in 2015 as a fully remote company by former NSA cyber operators, Huntress focuses on protecting small to midsize businesses from cyber threats. • What You’ll Do: Responsible for end-to-end feature delivery, including designing, developing, and releasing software features for the core platform, ensuring quality and uptime. • Responsibilities include owning delivery, leading technical decisions, mentoring junior engineers, and improving test frameworks.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience developing complex software products • 8+ years of programming in Ruby on Rails • A BS in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience gained through work • Experience in Agile or Scrum environment • Experience with JavaScript and CSS • Experience working with external APIs • Experience reviewing code, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting • Experience working on Linux-based infrastructure • Experience with databases such as Postgres • 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 and 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

Benefits

• 100% remote work environment - since our founding in 2015 • 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