Staff Backend Software Engineer

At Prompt Security, our mission is to empower organizations to safely harness the transformative power of Generative AI. As a one-stop security platform, we provide visibility, governance, and real-time protection against all Generative AI concerns, enabling organizations to innovate and prosper in the age of AI without compromising on security.

As a Staff Backend Software Engineer, you’ll build the lightweight security components that power our Generative AI Security platform. This includes developing core sensors and enforcement mechanisms that operate across diverse environments—from endpoints and browsers to production workloads—enabling real-time, adaptive security. You’ll collaborate with expert engineers, tackle high-impact security challenges, and expand your expertise in AI security, helping to shape the next generation of protection at scale.

What Will You Do?

Primary responsibilities include:

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.

What Skills and Knowledge Will You Bring?

Ideal candidates will have:

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

Why SentinelOne?

AI is redefining how the world operates and rewriting the rules of security in real time, and SentinelOne was built for this moment. From day one, we architected an AI-native platform designed to operate at machine speed, not as an add-on to legacy systems but as the foundation itself. If you want to build where innovation and impact move together, this is that place.

We invest in our Sentinels with comprehensive, competitive benefits designed to support you and your family:

Equity & Rewards

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Time Off & Wellbeing

Competitive leave benefits

Gender-neutral parental leave

Employee Assistant Program

Workout sessions and a Wellness App

Insurance & Financial Security

Medical and insurance benefits

Pension

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work Perks & Flexibility

Global home office allowance

Mobile phone reimbursement

Study Fund