HiveWatch
Overview
HiveWatch is a tech-forward, inclusive organization fostering the evolution of the physical security industry. We are a diverse team of forward thinkers who empower each other to find creative and collaborative solutions in an industry ripe for modernization. We are passionate about the problems we’re solving for our customers and equally passionate about the company we’re building.
HiveWatch is here to help security teams pivot from chasing threats to preventing them. We protect organizations, people, and property through the intelligent orchestration of physical security programs. With better communication, more insights, and less “noise”, we are modernizing what it means for businesses and their employees to truly feel safe.
Position overview We\'re seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our App Experience team, where you\'ll play a critical role in building and maintaining the core services and infrastructure that power the HiveWatch platform. You\'ll work on our core backend systems that power our security platform, ensuring our customers can rely on fast, accurate, and always available security intelligence.
Responsibilities
Architect and develop scalable backend services, APIs, and data processing systems in collaboration with the Product and Platform teams
Support production systems through incident response, troubleshooting, and break-fix activities to maintain service reliability and customer trust
Build and extend solutions with observability in mind to ensure service level agreements with our customers are met
Reliably deliver backend features and services on AWS using Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and modern service delivery practices
Mentor junior engineers and drive technical decisions that influence the App Experience team’s architecture and development practices
Participate in a 24/7 on call rotation approximately 1 week per month as needed
Our tech stack
Languages: Kotlin, Rust, TypeScript, and Python
Deployments: GitHub Actions, Terraform, Terragrunt, and Helm
Minimum qualifications
7+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3 years in senior roles
Strong experience with Java or Kotlin and Spring Boot
Experience designing and implementing GraphQL and REST APIs
Strong proficiency with relational databases, SQL, data modeling, query tuning
Experience building full-stack applications in microservice architectures
Infrastructure
Experience with modern cloud services and cloud-native development
Experience with containerization using Docker and deploying applications to Kubernetes
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows
Experience using monitoring tools to measure and alert on performance and reliability issues
General
Strong system design skills and experience with distributed, high-scale applications
Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work in agile environments
Preferred qualifications
Strong experience with AWS
Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code
Background in security technology or enterprise software
Experience with observability tools and performance optimization
Startup experience and/or early stage SaaS experience
Additional info
Salary range for this position: $145,000 to $173,000 per year
Eligible to participate in HiveWatch Equity Incentive Plan
Final offer will be at the company\'s sole discretion and determined by multiple factors, including years and depth of relevant experience and expertise, location, and other business considerations.
Benefits & culture HiveWatch offers a competitive benefits package which includes:
Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
Cutting edge solutions in an emerging field with lots of growth potential
Generous compensation packages
Work from our headquarters on Main Street in El Segundo, CA
401K
Family friendly & compassionate work culture
Work with good people who CARE about making the world a better place
At HiveWatch, you are encouraged to challenge the status quo, provide your unique point of view, and leave fear at the (access controlled) door. HiveWatch enables its employees to CARE for themselves and each other through unique programs crafted by HiveWatch employees.
EEO statement HiveWatch is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to cultivating a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We execute our hiring practices so that they are merit-based and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristic.
Why are you interested in joining HiveWatch?
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HiveWatch is here to help security teams pivot from chasing threats to preventing them. We protect organizations, people, and property through the intelligent orchestration of physical security programs. With better communication, more insights, and less “noise”, we are modernizing what it means for businesses and their employees to truly feel safe.
Position overview We\'re seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our App Experience team, where you\'ll play a critical role in building and maintaining the core services and infrastructure that power the HiveWatch platform. You\'ll work on our core backend systems that power our security platform, ensuring our customers can rely on fast, accurate, and always available security intelligence.
Responsibilities
Architect and develop scalable backend services, APIs, and data processing systems in collaboration with the Product and Platform teams
Support production systems through incident response, troubleshooting, and break-fix activities to maintain service reliability and customer trust
Build and extend solutions with observability in mind to ensure service level agreements with our customers are met
Reliably deliver backend features and services on AWS using Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and modern service delivery practices
Mentor junior engineers and drive technical decisions that influence the App Experience team’s architecture and development practices
Participate in a 24/7 on call rotation approximately 1 week per month as needed
Our tech stack
Languages: Kotlin, Rust, TypeScript, and Python
Deployments: GitHub Actions, Terraform, Terragrunt, and Helm
Minimum qualifications
7+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3 years in senior roles
Strong experience with Java or Kotlin and Spring Boot
Experience designing and implementing GraphQL and REST APIs
Strong proficiency with relational databases, SQL, data modeling, query tuning
Experience building full-stack applications in microservice architectures
Infrastructure
Experience with modern cloud services and cloud-native development
Experience with containerization using Docker and deploying applications to Kubernetes
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows
Experience using monitoring tools to measure and alert on performance and reliability issues
General
Strong system design skills and experience with distributed, high-scale applications
Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work in agile environments
Preferred qualifications
Strong experience with AWS
Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code
Background in security technology or enterprise software
Experience with observability tools and performance optimization
Startup experience and/or early stage SaaS experience
Additional info
Salary range for this position: $145,000 to $173,000 per year
Eligible to participate in HiveWatch Equity Incentive Plan
Final offer will be at the company\'s sole discretion and determined by multiple factors, including years and depth of relevant experience and expertise, location, and other business considerations.
Benefits & culture HiveWatch offers a competitive benefits package which includes:
Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
Cutting edge solutions in an emerging field with lots of growth potential
Generous compensation packages
Work from our headquarters on Main Street in El Segundo, CA
401K
Family friendly & compassionate work culture
Work with good people who CARE about making the world a better place
At HiveWatch, you are encouraged to challenge the status quo, provide your unique point of view, and leave fear at the (access controlled) door. HiveWatch enables its employees to CARE for themselves and each other through unique programs crafted by HiveWatch employees.
EEO statement HiveWatch is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to cultivating a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We execute our hiring practices so that they are merit-based and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristic.
Why are you interested in joining HiveWatch?
#J-18808-Ljbffr