Staff Software Engineer

Magnet Forensics

Staff Software Engineer developing embedded Linux software at Magnet Forensics. Focused on Python application engineering and leading technical decision making across teams.

Posted 5/1/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDNSFirewallsIoTLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute directly to our codebase, building features as well as addressing bugs and technical debt directly with an eye towards code quality and best practices.
Drive design for complex software projects, and work with Engineering Managers to delegate work across many different engineers. Be willing and able to assist these engineers in implementing designs, while being open to feedback and modifications.
Take ownership of major initiatives, and drive them to completion with minimal oversight. You flag concerns and blockers early, and are detail-oriented in your work.
Collaborate with other engineers. Soft skills are a must in this role, as you will be expected to drive technical discussions within and across many engineering teams. You should be capable of navigating interpersonal challenges and strong opinions with a cool head.

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of professional backend development experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field OR
10+ years of professional backend development experience + a master’s degree in a relevant field OR
8+ years of professional backend development experience + a PhD in a relevant field OR
15+ years of professional backend development experience.
6+ years of professional experience working on Python application development.
3+ years of professional experience working with Linux servers, local or in the cloud.
Strong interpersonal skills, able to drive technical decision making across many talented engineers with strong opinions.
Strong system design and architecture skills for Web and/or IoT products.
Strong knowledge of web security and cryptography.
Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (DNS, firewalls, etc).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous time off policies
Competitive compensation
Volunteer opportunities
Reward and recognition programs
Employee committees & resource groups
Healthcare and retirement benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

backend developmentPythonLinuxsystem designarchitectureweb securitycryptographynetworking fundamentals

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillstechnical decision makingcollaborationdetail-orientedopen to feedbacknavigating challenges

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreePhD