Software Engineer I, Data Platforms
Join Abnormal Security as a Software Engineer I to contribute to the design and operation of core components of our data platform.
Posted by employer 15 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 5 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 5 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Contribute to the design, development, and operation of core components of Abnormal’s data platform.
- Build tools and services that make it easy for other teams to adopt and scale data systems.
- Help automate infrastructure and operations to improve reliability, performance, and scalability.
- Collaborate across engineering teams to solve scalability and reliability challenges.
- Take ownership of projects, delivering features end-to-end with guidance from senior engineers.
Must have
- 1+ years of professional experience in software engineering
- Solid programming skills in Python, Go, or a similar language
- Strong software engineering fundamentals like data structures, clean code, testing, and debugging
Nice to have
- Experience with one or more of: PostgreSQL, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, Redis, RocksDB
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Exposure to large-scale or data-intensive systems
AI in the day-to-day
Apply cutting-edge GenAI techniques to build smarter developer and operator experiences.
Requirements
- Experience
- 1+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Software Engineer I will contribute to the design and operation of core components within Abnormal Security's data platform, focusing on building tools that enhance the usability and scalability of data systems. Proficiency in programming languages like Python or Go, along with a solid understanding of software engineering principles, is essential. This position is ideal for early-career professionals eager to learn and tackle technical challenges in a collaborative environment. The team emphasizes hands-on experience and offers opportunities for growth in a fast-paced, AI-driven company.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze November 13, 2026. Last confirmed on Abnormal Security's careers page November 13, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for Backend roles (median ~$180,000).
- Starts above 40% of 10 comparable junior backend roles in United States we track (median $125,000 across 7 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Software Engineer I, Data Platforms role remote?
- Yes — Abnormal Security lists this as a fully remote position.
- What's the salary range?
- Abnormal Security lists $122,400–$176,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Software Engineer I, Data Platforms role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Airflow, DynamoDB, Go, Kafka, OpenSearch, PostgreSQL.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Abnormal Security targets junior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Software Engineer I, Data Platforms role at Abnormal Security.
From the original posting
About the Role
Enterprises of all sizes trust Abnormal AI’s cloud products to stop cybercrime. These AI-native, data-intensive SaaS applications depend on fast, reliable, and secure access to massive datasets. That’s where the Data Platform team comes in: designing and operating scalable storage systems (PostgreSQL, OpenSearch, Redis, RocksDB, DynamoDB), batch and stream data processing (Kafka, Spark), orchestration (Airflow, DBT), and more.
We build and maintain the core infrastructure that powers Abnormal’s most data-heavy workloads, providing scalable, reliable, and efficient data platforms and services to all of engineering and data science. We also create tools that make this infrastructure simple to operate and integrate, enabling teams to deliver faster with confidence.
We’re looking for a Software Engineer I who is eager to learn and ready to take on meaningful technical challenges. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to ambitious projects, and grow your skills while helping to scale the systems that support Abnormal’s rapid growth.
What you will do
- Contribute to the design, development, and operation of core components of Abnormal’s data platform.
- Build tools and services that make it easy for other teams to adopt and scale data systems.
- Help automate infrastructure and operations to improve reliability, performance, and scalability.
- Apply cutting-edge GenAI techniques to build smarter developer and operator experiences.
- Collaborate across engineering teams to solve scalability and reliability challenges.
- Take ownership of projects, delivering features end-to-end with guidance from senior engineers.
What you bring
- 1+ years of professional experience in software engineering: backend, distributed systems, or infrastructure preferred.
- Solid programming skills in Python, Go, or a similar language (school, personal, or work experience all count).
- Strong software engineering fundamentals like data structures, clean code, testing, and debugging.
- Interest in learning about AWS, Databricks, and technologies in our stack (databases, streaming, orchestration).
- Curiosity, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to ask questions.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and strong communication skills.
Nice to Have (but you can also learn here)
- Experience with one or more of: PostgreSQL, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, Redis, RocksDB.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Exposure to large-scale or data-intensive systems.
Why you’ll love it here
- You’ll be part of a high-impact team solving problems that matter.
- You’ll learn from and work with experienced engineers in a collaborative, supportive environment.
- You’ll get real opportunities for ownership and career growth early in your journey.
- You’ll help shape the future of our data platform at a fast-growing, AI-first company.
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Actual compensation will be determined based on several non-discriminatory factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.
A note on AI in our process:
Abnormal AI uses AI-assisted tools to help our recruiting team prepare for candidate interviews. These tools analyze resume content and role requirements to suggest interview questions and areas for the interviewer to explore.They do not make hiring decisions or screen candidates automatically. Every decision about a candidacy is made by a person. Further, if your application is successful and Abnormal AI makes a conditional offer of employment, we will carry out pre-employment checks which must be successfully completed to progress to a final offer. All processes and pre-employment checks are in line with prevailing legislation and Abnormal AI's policies relevant to our security and privacy standards.
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