Staff Software Engineer, Rapid Innovation

Keeper Security, Inc.

Staff Software Engineer building prototypes and strategic software for Keeper Security, a cybersecurity company. Shaping architecture across backend, frontend, desktop, infrastructure and AI-enabled initiatives.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in software engineering with a strong focus on backend development using Java, as well as frontend technologies like JavaScript, TypeScript, and React. Capable of leading technical architecture, integrating APIs, and utilizing AI-assisted development tools to enhance software solutions.

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Backend Development Using JavaFrontend Development Using JavaScript, TypeScript, ReactTechnical Architecture LeadershipAPI Design and IntegrationAI-Assisted Development Tools

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringBackend Services DevelopmentAPI DesignFrontend Application DevelopmentTechnical ArchitectureDebuggingProblem-SolvingService-Oriented ArchitectureIntegration TechnologiesTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

MentoringTechnical CommunicationInfluencing Technical DirectionCollaborationTechnical Curiosity

Tools & Technologies

JavaJavaScriptTypeScriptReactClaudeChatGPTGitHub CopilotAI ModelsEmerging AI CapabilitiesIntegration Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Software DevelopmentTechnical DirectionProductizationTechnical StandardsEngineering Leadership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaJavaScriptReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Rapidly design and build working software for new product concepts, technical experiments and strategic initiatives
Take loosely defined ideas from concept through functional implementation with minimal product or technical specification
Define architecture and technical direction for early-stage projects while making pragmatic tradeoffs around speed, security and scalability
Work across backend, frontend, desktop, platform, integration and infrastructure technologies depending on project needs
Develop backend services and APIs using Java and other appropriate technologies
Build modern user experiences using JavaScript, TypeScript, React and related technologies
Evaluate unfamiliar technologies, frameworks, APIs and codebases and become productive quickly
Integrate AI models, APIs and emerging AI capabilities into software when appropriate, partnering with Keeper’s AI and Machine Learning teams
Identify technical risks, validate feasibility and determine whether concepts are ready for productization
Create technical structure, documentation and architecture guidance to support handoff to long-term engineering owners
Mentor engineers and raise technical standards through design reviews, technical guidance and hands-on collaboration
Collaborate directly with the CTO, Engineering leaders, Product teams and subject-matter experts
Use AI-assisted development tools such as Claude, ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot extensively for research, coding, debugging, testing and technical exploration

Requirements

What you’ll need

9+ years of professional software engineering experience with breadth across multiple areas of software development
Strong software engineering fundamentals and ability to design and build complete applications, services and integrations
Experience leading technical architecture and execution for complex software projects
Ability to independently take ambiguous ideas from concept through functional implementation
Strong backend development experience, preferably with Java and modern service-oriented architectures
Experience building frontend applications using JavaScript or TypeScript and React or similar frameworks
Experience designing and integrating APIs, backend services, databases and third-party technologies
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across unfamiliar systems and codebases
Ability to learn new programming languages, frameworks and technical domains quickly
Ability to make technical tradeoffs when speed and experimentation are more important than long-term production architecture
Technical curiosity and history of experimenting with or building new technologies
Ability to influence technical direction and mentor engineers without formal people-management authority
Experience using AI-assisted development tools for software engineering, research, debugging and prototyping
Ability to communicate technical findings, architecture decisions and handoff requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision (inclusive of domestic partnerships)
Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental Life
Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401K (Roth/Traditional)
A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc.)
Above-market annual bonuses