Sr Software Engineer, Data Science

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain AI/ML models and pipelines powering ExtraHop's products
• Monitor, evaluate, refine, and optimize algorithms to improve accuracy and reduce false positives
• Participate in agile development processes, code reviews, and technical strategy discussions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of AI/ML features into product architecture
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while proactively addressing technical debt
• Stay current on the latest cybersecurity threats and technologies to contribute to product enhancements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of professional backend development experience, including at least 2 years at a senior level
• Proficiency in Go, Python, or an equivalent programming language
• Experience in machine learning, statistics, or a related quantitative discipline
• Experience building or operating production AI/ML systems (lifecycle management, pipelines, monitoring)
• Experience building and scaling distributed, highly available systems
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of technical ownership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python web frameworks such as Django or FastAPI
• Experience with AWS or Azure services (EKS, RDS, S3, SQS, EC2, IAM)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Packer, Vault)
• Experience in API development, PostgreSQL design, or SQL optimization
• Familiarity with machine learning applications in cybersecurity or NDR environments

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible PTO, Sick Time, and 3 days of Paid Volunteer Time
• Annual Discretionary Bonus Plan eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• 401k with Employer Match
• Pet Insurance and Parental Leave (US Only)
• Hybrid and Remote Work Model

About the Company

ExtraHop is reinventing Network Detection and Response (NDR) to offer enterprises unparalleled visibility, context, and control against emerging threats. By leveraging cloud-scale machine learning and analyzing packet-level data at wire speed, ExtraHop empowers Security Operations Centers (SOCs) to detect and remediate modern cyber risks in real time across hybrid infrastructures.