
About Sauron
AI-driven cybersecurity for advanced threat protection
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in San Francisco, California
- Focus on AI-driven threat detection and response
- Serves enterprises, governments, and critical infrastructure
- Utilizes machine learning for real-time monitoring
Sauron Systems is a San Francisco-based cybersecurity company specializing in AI-driven threat detection and response. Their platform leverages machine learning for real-time monitoring and anomaly detection, serving clients in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and government. With a focus on pro...
🎁 Benefits
Employees enjoy competitive salaries, stock options, flexible remote work policies, and generous PTO. Sauron also offers a learning budget for profess...
🌟 Culture
Sauron fosters a culture of innovation and agility, prioritizing an engineering-first approach that encourages rapid problem-solving and collaboration...
Overview
Sauron is hiring a Backend Engineer to design and develop scalable streaming systems for residential security applications. You'll work with technologies like Java and AWS to create innovative user experiences. This position requires strong collaboration skills and a focus on user experience.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a highly skilled Backend Engineer with a passion for creating innovative technology solutions. You have experience designing and developing scalable streaming systems, and you care deeply about user experience. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working closely with designers and product owners to bring ideas to life. You are detail-oriented and strategic about building for the long run, ensuring that your applications are reliable and maintainable. You have a strong ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Desirable
You have familiarity with AWS Kinesis or similar video streaming services, and a deeper understanding of CDNs. You are eager to learn and grow in your role, and you have a desire to expand your knowledge of end-to-end testing frameworks and CI/CD systems.
What you'll do
In this role, you will design and develop performant and scalable streaming systems that enhance the way homeowners interact with their properties and security systems. You will contribute to the architecture of reliable applications, ensuring that they meet the needs of a wide user base. You will collaborate with your teammates to solve challenging problems and provide input into product roadmaps and development approaches. You will take ownership across the stack, making small improvements and shipping code to production continuously. Your work will involve iterative development and regular refactoring to keep codebases healthy, ensuring that the technology remains cutting-edge and user-friendly.
What we offer
At Sauron, you will be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to work with a group of talented individuals who are passionate about using technology to enhance residential security. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to revolutionize home security through advanced technology and user-centric design.
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