Software Engineer III

We Help the World Be Everyday Ready™
Today's threatscape is relentless. So are we. At Cyderes, we build practical Identity & Access Management (IAM), Exposure Management, and risk programs, helping organizations stop active threats fast with Managed Detection & Response (MDR) that integrates with existing tools. Powering it all is Meridian, our entity fabric that connects identities, assets, and access into one trusted reality. Augmented by AI and driven by experienced operators, our tireless global team arms organizations with the people, platforms, and perspectives they need to conquer whatever tomorrow throws their way.
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About the Role:
As a Software Engineer III, you’ll own the cloud-native microservices behind Cyderes’ Security-as-a-Service platform, from design through production. You’ll work on a small team where engineers have real ownership, raise the bar through code review and mentoring, and partner with product, security, and operations to turn customer needs into reliable, secure software.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and operate scalable, secure microservices with minimal oversight
Turn customer needs and business goals into clear technical requirements, and drive them to delivery alongside product, security, and operations partners
Deploy to the cloud (AWS, GCP, and/or Azure) using Terraform, and run containerized workloads on Docker and Kubernetes
Ship well-tested code and improve our automated testing and CI/CD pipelines
Review code and designs, and mentor teammates through pairing and constructive feedback
Build with security in mind to protect applications from vulnerabilities
Use AI-assisted and spec-driven development tools to move faster without sacrificing quality
Keep documentation current for the systems you own
Join our on-call rotation for production incidents
Requirements
5+ years of professional software development experience
Strong skills in Go or Python
Experience building APIs and microservices
Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and Terraform
Experience with Git and CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins
Working knowledge of observability tools (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic)
Familiarity with core cybersecurity principles
Experience with spec-driven development or other agentic development tools
A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
WHY CYDERES?
Benefits that go beyond the basics, we support our people so they can do their best work.
✔ Medical Insurance - Employee + dependents covered
✔ Life Insurance - Protection for what matters most
✔ Retirement Match Program - We invest in your future
✔ Hybrid Work Model - 2–3 days in office
✔ Maternity & Paternity Leave - Time for the moments that matter
✔ Paid Time Off - PTO + sick & casual leave
✔ Bereavement & Volunteer Time - Give back to your community
✔ Professional Development - Reimbursement program
✔ LinkedIn L&D Platform - Thousands of courses at your fingertips
✔ Mobile Phone Reimbursement - Stay connected, on us
Cyderes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Work arrangement
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