About the Role
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Surefire Cyber is redefining the incident response model by delivering a swifter, stronger response to cyber incidents. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (AI Software & Operations) to build greenfield applications in Python, own critical infrastructure, and ship production software across the full stack.
ResponsibilitiesBuild greenfield Python applications using agentic methods, including AI agent workflows with tools such as Claude Code, LangChain, or equivalent frameworksArchitect the scaffold layer that coordinates multi-agent pipelines, including role separation, context injection, and output validationIntegrate agentic systems with the GitHub-based knowledge store that serves as the org-wide context layer for engineering workEvaluate and adopt new agentic tooling and LLM capabilities as they emerge, bringing structured recommendations to the teamDesign and implement services, RESTful and event-driven APIs, and data access layers across Python backends and React frontendsContribute to integration between internal services and external platforms, including third-party APIs relevant to IR workflows and business operationsWrite code that other engineers can read, extend, and trust in productionOwn and operate AWS infrastructure across all environments (dev, staging, production), including Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD via GitHub Actions. Engineers here own what they ship, from code to infrastructure — that's a feature, not a burdenBuild monitoring, alerting, and observability so production issues surface early and resolve fastEnsure infrastructure aligns with Surefire's security and compliance requirements. We're a cybersecurity company; security is a design constraint, not a review stepIdentify weaknesses in the current architecture and propose pragmatic improvements with clear rationaleSkills
Strong software engineering fundamentals: writing, debugging, and reasoning about code independently of AI tooling, with a track record of building, not just maintainingFull-stack capability across backend (Python, API design, relational and non-relational databases) and frontend (React or equivalent)Production-level AWS experience, including VPC design, EC2/ECS/Lambda, IAM, RDS, S3, and KubernetesTerraform proficiency as a primary tool, not a secondary skillGitHub Actions or equivalent CI/CD pipeline experience at a production scaleComfort operating with significant autonomy on a small team where you ship fast, handle ambiguity, and self-enforce processWillingness to work beyond normal business hours to meet business demands, as neededHands-on experience building or operating AI agent workflows using tools such as Claude Code, LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, or equivalentFamiliarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol) server architecture and LLM context injection patternsBackground in cybersecurity, incident response, or compliance-adjacent engineering environmentsExperience at a startup or high-growth environment where moving quickly, wearing multiple hats, and operating without a large support structure is the normBenefitsCompetitive compensation plan and total rewards package for team membersRemote workforceGenerous paid time off plan and floating holidaysPaid parental leaveEmployer paid premiums for both team members and their dependents for medical, dental, and visionComprehensive health, vision, dental, 401K matching program, disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Life and AD&D benefits.Professional development and career advancement opportunitiesWe prioritize employee growth and development through a robust performance management platform to provide ongoing coaching, clear feedback, recognition, and opportunities for career growth.Company Overview
Surefire Cyber delivers swift, strong response to cyber incidents such as ransomware, email compromise, malware, data theft, and other threats with end-to-end response capabilities. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in Elkridge, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://surefirecyber.com.
