Software Engineer II - Model Platform
Join Abnormal AI as a Software Engineer II to enhance model serving infrastructure for advanced email and cloud attack detection.
AI in the day-to-day
Leverage industry standard AI tools to architect, design, build, deploy and maintain Model Serving infrastructure.
Requirements
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Software Engineer II will focus on developing and maintaining the Model Platform that supports Abnormal Security's advanced detection technology for email and cloud-based threats. Key skills include proficiency with AI tools, experience in building scalable data solutions, and a solid understanding of cloud platforms like AWS or GCP. This position is ideal for someone with over four years of experience who thrives in fast-paced environments and is eager to take ownership of impactful projects. The team emphasizes collaboration with machine learning engineers and data scientists to enhance the detection capabilities.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Abnormal Security's career page.
- Abnormal Security has 66 other open roles including Enterprise Account Executive - Netherlands, Software Engineer II - Full Stack, Sales Development Representative, German Speaking.
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- Salary band is below the typical range for Backend roles (median ~$166,000).
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Abnormal Security lists $149,200–$214,500 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 4 years of relevant experience for this Software Engineer II - Model Platform role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AWS, Django, Golang, Python, GCP, PostgreSQL.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Abnormal Security targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Software Engineer II - Model Platform role at Abnormal Security.
From the original posting
About the Role
Abnormal AI is looking for a Software Backend Engineer II to join the Detection Team. The Detection Division is focused on building the world’s most advanced technology for identifying and stopping email and cloud-based attacks that were previously undetectable, helping make the world a safer place. As a Software Engineer focused on building systems for Detection’s Model Platform, you will be responsible for making feature development at Abnormal a fast, responsive, stable, and confident experience for our ML and Data Science teams. The ideal candidate brings a first-principles approach to building scalable, customer-centric solutions, an ownership-oriented mindset, and the ability to iterate quickly and autonomously on novel problems.
What you will do
- Leverage industry-standard AI tools to architect, design, build, deploy, and maintain Model Serving infrastructure that supports a world-class Detection Engine
- Own projects that scale our model serving and data processing services to handle 10x the traffic we serve today
- Own real-time and near real-time streaming pipelines, and online feature serving services
- Collaborate closely with MLE and Data Science teams by distilling feedback, correlating it to strategy, and executing
Must Haves
- 4+ years of experience as a Software Engineer or in a similar role, with hands-on experience in building data-focused solutions
- Proficiency leveraging AI tools to accelerate engineering outcomes through the discovery, design, implementation, and rollout of software systems
- Experience maintaining large-scale distributed systems on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, including a strong grasp of best practices in cloud-based engineering
- Familiarity with maintaining real-time and near real-time data pipelines or streaming services
- Experience working with distributed teams; proficient in asynchronous and written communication
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with the capacity to break down complex challenges and balance immediate needs with long-term scalability
- Growth-driven with a desire to increase impact and responsibility over time
- Strong fundamentals in computer science, data structures, and performance optimization
- BS degree in Computer Science, Applied Sciences, Information Systems, or other related engineering field
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with our stack (AWS, K8s, Python/Django, Golang, Postgres)
- Experience building scalable, enterprise-grade applications
- Experience with web security (e.g., OWASP top 10)
- Familiarity with AI development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Claude
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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.
Abnormal AI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. For our EEO policy statement please click here. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.