Staff AI API Engineer

April 16

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SentinelOne is a leader in autonomous cybersecurity, known for its innovative use of AI across endpoint, cloud, and identity protection solutions. It is recognized by Gartner as a leader in the Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms for four consecutive years. SentinelOne's Singularity platform integrates enterprise security, offering features like AI-powered threat detection, endpoint and cloud security, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence. The company supports various industries by delivering real-time protection and operational efficiency while leveraging AI for advanced threat hunting and log analytics. With a strong focus on reducing risk and enhancing security performance, SentinelOne caters to enterprises worldwide with secure, scalable solutions.

next-generation endpoint protection • endpoint detection & response • threat and malware prevention • exploit prevention • cybersecurity

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2013

🔒 Cybersecurity

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

☁️ SaaS

📋 Description

• At SentinelOne, we’re redefining cybersecurity by pushing the limits of what’s possible—leveraging AI-powered, data-driven innovation to stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats. • We’re looking for passionate individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to drive impact. • We’re seeking a Staff AI API Engineer specialized in backend systems and API development. This role requires deep expertise in Python-based API engineering, database architecture, distributed systems, and high-performance backend infrastructure. • As a Staff AI API Engineer, you’ll join our globally distributed team to develop and maintain high-performance Python-based backend APIs supporting our generative and agentic AI products. • Design and implement scalable, secure, and reliable backend architectures, leveraging technologies like asyncio, FastAPI, gRPC, Kafka, and GraphQL. • Ensure robust data management, incorporating relational and NoSQL databases, Redis caching, streaming, and efficient data handling. • Implement and manage secure zero-trust authentication and authorization schemes for public and internal APIs. • Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, AI researchers, product managers, and DevOps teams to deliver cohesive product experiences. • Optimize backend services for scalability, reliability, and performance in high-availability environments.

🎯 Requirements

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. • 7+ years of professional experience developing scalable, production-quality Python backend services. • Expert-level proficiency with Python, asyncio, and backend API frameworks such as FastAPI, gRPC, and GraphQL. • Deep understanding of backend architectures, distributed systems, and microservices. • Experience managing database architectures (relational databases, NoSQL, Redis). • Strong expertise in authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth, JWT, OpenID Connect, etc.). • Proven track record interacting with third-party APIs and developing fail-safe integrations. • Familiarity with modern generative AI technologies (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Meta's LLaMA) and experience building backend integrations. • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach in globally distributed teams. • Exceptional candidates will also bring expertise in: • Proficiency in languages beyond Python, including Go, Java, Kotlin, Rust, C++. • MLOps and AIOps practices and tools such as MLFlow, Airflow, or Weights & Biases. • Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and deployment tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, ArgoCD). • Experience optimizing API performance and scalability in production environments. • Background in cybersecurity, threat detection, or related fields. • Agile methodologies, including experience as a Technical Lead or Scrum Master.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k), Commuter, Health and Dependent FSA • Unlimited PTO • Industry-leading gender-neutral parental leave • Paid Company Holidays • Paid Sick Time • Employee stock purchase program • Disability and life insurance • Employee assistance program • Gym membership reimbursement • Cell phone reimbursement • Numerous company-sponsored events, including regular happy hours and team-building events