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Urgent! Principal Software Engineer, (APIs/microservices/Python/Kafka/Elasticsearch) Job | Recorded Future

Principal Software Engineer, (APIs/microservices/Python/Kafka/Elasticsearch)



Job description

We’re looking for a seasoned engineer to help design, build, and scale the systems that power our Attack Surface Intelligence module.

You’ll be taking ownership of critical data pipelines responsible for the ingestion and distribution of critical intelligence signals, both internally and directly to customers via the product.

The Attack Surface Intelligence Data Engineering team is responsible for two key datasets: our holistic global internet inventory and the technical artifacts of our customers’ attack surface.


This role reports directly to the Engineering Owner for Attack Surface Intelligence Data and is ideal for someone who enjoys writing clean, maintainable code and thrives in distributed systems environments.

You'll work closely with product management and other engineering teams to drive technical strategy and ensure our systems are reliable, performant, and insightful.


What You’ll Do: 

  • Lead the design and implementation of backend services and APIs in Python

  • Architect and evolve microservice-based systems for scalability and resilience

  • Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional partners to align technical work with business goals

  • Proactively identify and resolve data and integration issues by diving deep into our pipelines and systems

  • Drive observability and operational excellence across services

  • Mentor other engineers through code reviews and design discussions

  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders outside of the Attack Surface Intelligence team to inform solutions for data transfers around the greater Recorded Future ecosystem

  • Contribute to technical roadmaps and long-term platform strategy
  • What You'll Bring: 

  • Proven experience designing & maintaining scalable APIs and microservices in Python leveraging tools like Kafka, Clickhouse, and Elasticsearch.

  • Deep understanding of distributed systems and service-oriented architecture

  • Comfortable exploring data to debug, validate assumptions, and drive better system behavior

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across teams to align on goals and priorities

  • Track record of operating independently and driving complex projects, especially with a geographically distributed team

  • Experience with informing and driving coding and design standards within a team
  • The base salary range for this full-time position is $152,000-$228,000.

    Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

    The salary displayed reflects the range for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.

    Within the range, individual pay is determined by state, work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

    This position may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401K.

    Your recruiter can share more about the specific details of the compensation and benefit package during the hiring process.


    Why should you join Recorded Future?
    Recorded Future employees (or “Futurists”), represent over 40 nationalities and embody our core values of having high standards, practicing inclusion, and acting ethically.

    Our dedication to empowering clients with intelligence to disrupt adversaries has earned us a 4.6-star user rating on G2 and more than 50% of Fortune 100 companies as customers.


    Required Skill Profession

    Computer Occupations



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