Software Engineer (SDE-2) - Platform/Backend

About Aurva

Work for a new age data security company that focus on protecting the data, not just the vectors. Aurva is a seed-stage startup backed by Nexus Venture Partners and top Angels in the US. Aurva helps organizations understand the data security posture, and limit the access to data by providing granular access controls.

We believe that with access to data, productivity and innovation soars. We’ve definitely noticed this firsthand! But this also brings a lot of security challenges and privacy risks associated. Hence, the solution to this is understand potential breaches in real time, and fix these on the go.

Aurva is led by two seasoned founders with experience working at startups as well as companies like Facebook. With this role, you'll help build a company that is going to play a major role in redefine how security is perceived. We value ideas, experimentation, openness and ownership.

We are reaching out to engineers out there who wants to be part of our 0 —> 1 journey. You will be working closely with the founders and the engineering leads as we build the product. You will be shaping the product and will play a crucial part in building the product, team, culture and values.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize scalable programs on a Golang/C/k8s/Elastic/eBPF stack.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable software solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using industry best practices.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers to ensure high code quality and adherence to standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex software issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Good to have : Utilize kernel technology to perform security monitoring and performance optimizations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a software engineer, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality software products.
• Strong proficiency in Golang (or Java/C/C++)
• Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Knowledge of kernel internals, networking protocols, and system-level debugging is a big plus.

Why Aurva

• Be a pioneer in redefining data security solutions and contribute to shaping the company's direction.
• Join a dynamic and innovative startup environment with a supportive team.
• Competitive compensation package, including equity options.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the product and the company's growth.
• Work with experienced founders who have a successful track record in the industry.

Perks and Benefits

• Company equity
• Meals (lunch/dinner/snacks) on the house
• Nice and comfortable office space