Software Engineer at UpGuard - Go, React & AI Scale in Columbus

Who are we?

At UpGuard, we are replacing manual security bottlenecks with AI-driven precision. Fresh off a US$75M Series C, we are scaling our infrastructure to process 100 billion risk signals daily. This isn't just growth; it's a total reimagining of how the world manages cyber risk.

We build the Cyber Risk Posture Management (CRPM) platform that security teams actually love. By integrating security ratings, threat intel, and agentic AI, we empower organisations to stay ahead of an ever evolving attack surface. We aren't just building another tool; we're defining a category. We provide the autonomy to ship world-class technology and the resources to do it at a global scale.

Our Product team at UpGuard comprises Product Management, Product Support, Engineering, Design, Data Leaks Detection, and Third Party Risk Management Services. Our Product team's vision is to become the leader in the Cyber VRM category by providing a best-in-class SaaS platform for organisations to manage their third-party risk and external attack surface.

About The Role

We're hiring engineers at multiple levels to join our Product Engineering team as we continue to scale rapidly and sustain strong growth.

As Software Engineers at UpGuard, we immerse ourselves in the swiftly evolving and increasingly vital realm of cybersecurity. Our focus is on presenting data in intelligent and creative ways, crafting integrated solutions that directly influence the security posture of our global customers. With the majority of the internet scanned across multiple vectors daily, we confront challenges like high throughput, massive concurrency, and big data.

In this role, you'll work within a cross-functional team that values iteration, collaboration, and speed. Together, we deliver customer value quickly while ensuring security and reliability at every step. We value clean code, thoughtful design, and engineers who care about the product as much as the technology it is built on.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers, product managers, and designers to create world-class products.
• Own and develop new customer-facing features end-to-end.
• Improve system reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Contribute to code reviews, technical discussions, and architectural decisions.
• Explore an interesting, challenging domain, mastering the fundamentals of cybersecurity and the internet.

What you'll bring:

• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience at tech-centric and product-driven companies.
• Curiosity about exploring new technologies, particularly AI and LLMs, to enhance both developer productivity and customer experience.
• Experience with JavaScript, React, and other web technologies.
• Proficiency with a backend language (we use Go).
• Proficiency with relational databases (we use Postgres).
• Excitement to help shape product features that improve user experience and drive impact.
• Ability to make pragmatic trade-offs in design and delivery, balancing technical quality with business needs.

What will give you an edge:

• Experience in cybersecurity — if not, a willingness to learn.
• Comfortable building complex applications and systems from the ground up in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Deep care about user experience and motivation to build products that make a meaningful impact for customers.
• A humble attitude and a strong desire to contribute to the team's success.
• Experience with our modern stack: React, Go, Kubernetes, and Google Cloud Platform.

Why you'll love it here:

• A strong engineering culture focused on learning, impact, and craftsmanship.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge problems in security, AI, and scale.
• Regular team off-sites, collaborative professional development, and a no-ego culture.

What's in it for you:

• Monthly Lifestyle Subsidy: Use this for financial, physical, and mental well-being.
• WFH Set-Up Allowance: We will help you get set up within your first 3 months at UpGuard.
• $1,500 USD Annual Learning & Development Allowance: To support your career development, all team members can expense development opportunities against this allowance.
• Annual Leave: PTO plus two additional UpGuardian leave days to recharge your batteries.
• 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: Irrespective of parenting role.
• Personal Leave Allowance: Includes sick & carer's leave.
• Fully Remote Working Environment: While we have physical offices in Sydney & Hobart, we do not mandate compulsory attendance.
• Top-Spec Hardware: All team members will be provided with top-spec laptops for their role.
• Generative AI Subsidy: UpGuard provides paid subscriptions for all team members to access generative AI tools to support their work.

UpGuard is a Certified Great Place to Work® in the US, Australia, UK, and India, establishing its position as a leading global technology employer. 99% of team members agree that UpGuard is a great place to work — apply now to find out why!

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

For applications to positions in the United States, please note that at this time we can only support hiring in the following US states: CA, MD, MA, IL, OR, WA, CO, TX, FL, PA, LA, MO, or DC.

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check and reference checks. Please note that at this time, we cannot support candidates requiring visa sponsorship or relocation.