SW Engineer, Service Protection
Overview:
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team within the Platform Engineering organization, dedicated to safeguarding applications and services against malicious threats. As a Software Engineer specializing in Service Protection, you will develop innovative technology solutions to identify and block suspicious behaviors, playing a critical role in fighting bots, spam, fraud, and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. This is a unique opportunity to impact security infrastructure at a high level while working alongside talented professionals committed to building resilient systems.
Required Skills:
- Strong experience in software engineering, particularly in backend or cloud-based environments
- Expertise in security protocols, threat detection, or related areas
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go
- Solid understanding of network security, spam prevention, and breach mitigation techniques
- Ability to analyze complex data and develop algorithms to identify suspicious activity
- Strong problem-solving skills combined with innovative thinking
Nice to Have Skills:
- Experience with bot mitigation, fraud detection systems, or DDoS protection tools
- Familiarity with machine learning or AI applications in security
- Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Prior work on scalable, high-availability systems
- Understanding of application-layer security and web protocols
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- Several years of professional experience in software development, security, or a similar domain
- Demonstrated success in deploying security solutions and improving protective measures
Other Requirements:
- This position is primarily onsite with some flexibility; candidates should be comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Willingness to engage in continuous learning to stay ahead of emerging threats
- Strong communication skills to work cross-functionally with engineering, security, and product teams
- No travel or additional certifications explicitly required, but relevant industry certifications are a plus
