Staff Backend Software Engineer

SentinelOne

Staff Backend Software Engineer at SentinelOne building security components for Generative AI Security platform. Collaborating on high-impact security challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $156,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptMacOSNode.jsPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Continuously optimize sensor components for minimal system footprint, ensuring high performance, low resource consumption, and maximum reliability.
Contribute to the evolution of AISPM by helping design adaptive policy logic, improving decision engines, and expanding coverage across platforms.
Build endpoint solutions focused on security, integrating them with our platform for real-time threat detection and data protection.
Collaborate with security engineers, QA, and product teams to reach customer/business goals.
Stay current with the latest developments in Generative AI and platform security, incorporating relevant advancements into our agents and extensions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 4 years of experience in Python, Node.js or comparable language
Experience with macOS and Windows Endpoint Security
Proficiency in OS architecture and internals
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in browser extension development (Chrome, Firefox, etc.) - Advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Flexible time off
Paid company holidays and paid sick time
Gender-neutral parental leave
Grandparent leave
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Life and disability insurance
Health and dependent care FSA
Voluntary benefits (hospital, accident, critical illness)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
ARAG pre-paid legal
Nationwide pet insurance
Cancer Care program
Global business travel medical insurance
Home office allowance
Mobile phone reimbursement
Wellness coach
Wellness/gym reimbursement
Fertility coverage
Adoption & surrogacy reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonNode.jsOS architecturebrowser extension developmentendpoint securityreal-time threat detectiondata protectionadaptive policy logicdecision enginessensor components optimization

Soft Skills

problem-solvingattention to detailcollaboration