Software Engineer III

We Help the World Be Everyday Ready™ Today's threatscape is relentless. So are we. At Cyderes, we build practical Identity & Access Management (IAM), Exposure Management, and risk programs, helping organizations stop active threats fast with Managed Detection & Response (MDR) that integrates with existing tools. Powering it all is Meridian, our entity fabric that connects identities, assets, and access into one trusted reality. Augmented by AI and driven by experienced operators, our tireless global team arms organizations with the people, platforms, and perspectives they need to conquer whatever tomorrow throws their way. 🏆 Great Place to Work® Certified™ About the Role:   As a Software Engineer III, you'll own the cloud-native microservices behind Cyderes' Security-as-a-Service platform, from design through production. You'll work on a small team where engineers have real ownership, raise the bar through code review and mentoring, and partner with product, security, and operations to turn customer needs into reliable, secure software. Responsibilities

Design, build, and operate scalable, secure microservices with minimal oversight

Turn customer needs and business goals into clear technical requirements, and drive them to delivery alongside product, security, and operations partners

Deploy to the cloud (AWS, GCP, and/or Azure) using Terraform, and run containerized workloads on Docker and Kubernetes

Ship well-tested code and improve our automated testing and CI/CD pipelines

Review code and designs, and mentor teammates through pairing and constructive feedback

Build with security in mind to protect applications from vulnerabilities

Use AI-assisted and spec-driven development tools to move faster without sacrificing quality

Keep documentation current for the systems you own

Join our on-call rotation for production incidents

Requirements

5+ years of professional software development experience

Strong skills in Go or Python

Experience building APIs and microservices

Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes

Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and Terraform

Experience with Git and CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins

Working knowledge of observability tools (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic)

Familiarity with core cybersecurity principles

Experience with spec-driven development or other agentic development tools

A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

WHY CYDERES?  Benefits that go beyond the basics, we support our people so they can do their best work. ✔ Medical Insurance - Employee + dependents covered ✔ Life Insurance - Protection for what matters most ✔ Retirement Match Program - We invest in your future ✔ Hybrid Work Model - 2–3 days in office ✔ Maternity & Paternity Leave - Time for the moments that matter ✔ Paid Time Off - PTO + sick & casual leave ✔ Bereavement & Volunteer Time - Give back to your community ✔ Professional Development - Reimbursement program ✔ LinkedIn L&D Platform - Thousands of courses at your fingertips ✔ Mobile Phone Reimbursement - Stay connected, on us   Cyderes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.   Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.