Senior Software Engineer

Blackpoint Cyber is the leading provider of world-class cybersecurity threat hunting, detection and remediation technology. Founded by former National Security Agency (NSA) cyber operations experts who applied their learnings to bring national security-grade technology solutions to commercial customers around the world, Blackpoint Cyber is in hyper-growth mode,  fueled by a recent $190m series C round. 

We are seeking a Software Engineer who will help solve complex technical and operational problems in the cybersecurity industry. Candidates will directly support Blackpoint’s cyber security mission, helping to stop cyber-attacks, and protecting Blackpoint’s rapidly growing customer base.

Summary

The Endpoint Agent team is seeking an experienced Senior Agent Development Software Engineer who has in-depth knowledge of Windows driver development and testing and will thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment. In this role, you will be instrumental in driving the development of endpoint agent components of our innovative cybersecurity products. This position is ideal for someone who excels in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about developing robust, scalable software solutions that address complex cybersecurity challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize endpoint agent drivers using C/C++ and Go, focusing on system-level interactions and performance optimization for endpoint security across various operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS).

• Own the end-to-end development of endpoint agent drivers, ensuring their seamless operation within the security ecosystem and addressing performance, security, and compatibility issues.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions that meet the unique needs of enterprise-level customers.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, helping to improve the team’s capabilities in low-level systems programming and secure software development practices.

• Develop and implement strategies for securing APIs, handling sensitive data, and ensuring secure communications between endpoint agents and the security platform.

• Work closely with other engineering teams to integrate endpoint protection features with broader security solutions, improving performance and threat detection capabilities.

• Conduct root cause analysis for critical incidents, implementing long-term solutions to ensure high availability and reliability of endpoint agents.

• Ensure that all endpoint agent drivers meet industry-standard security protocols, including but not limited to encryption, data protection, and threat mitigation techniques.

• Participate in code reviews, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and secure code.

• Contribute to the CI/CD pipeline, automating testing, deployment, and scaling of endpoint agent services.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on C/C++ and Go, particularly in system-level programming and security agent development.

• In-depth knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), including kernel-level interactions and performance optimization techniques.

• Specific knowledge of Windows APIs, filter drivers, and how to develop, test, debug and certify them for recent Windows operating systems.

• Proven experience in endpoint security agent development and integration with broader security systems.

• Strong debugging skills and experience in identifying and resolving performance issues in low-level agent drivers.

• Expertise in networking protocols and securing communication between distributed components (e.g., encryption, secure messaging).

• Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and experience in managing microservices-based architectures.

• Familiarity with security best practices for endpoint protection, including secure data handling, threat detection, and mitigation.

• Solid experience working with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or similar, automating testing, deployment, and service scaling.

• Strong understanding of database design, especially with respect to performance tuning and data management for scalable, secure applications.

• A desire to work in a fast-paced, agile environment, contributing to rapid product iterations and continuous integration.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, balancing technical requirements and business objectives.

If you are passionate about cyber security and have a proven track record of leading and managing software engineering teams, we encourage you to apply for this exciting

opportunity. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment where you can make a real impact in the field of cyber security

Blackpoint Cyber welcomes and encourages applications from qualified individuals of all races,  colors, religions, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital  status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to equality of opportunity in all  aspects of employment.  For eligible employees in the US, Blackpoint offers competitive Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance plans, a robust 401k plan, Discretionary Time Off, and other minor perks.