At Praetorian, our mission is to prevent breaches before they occur. We envision a world where cybersecurity is proactive, not reactive—where organizations shift from an "assume breach" mindset to a prevention-first strategy that keeps them ahead of evolving threats.
We deliver on that vision by hiring the top 1% of offensive security talent and empowering them to tackle the industry’s most complex security challenges. Our team of elite engineers operates at the forefront of adversary simulation, application security, cloud security, and beyond.
Through red team engagements, sophisticated attack simulations, and Chariot—our fully managed continuous threat exposure management platform—we help organizations stay in control of their dynamic attack surfaces. Our human-led, tech-enabled approach allows clients to uncover and remediate exploitable vulnerabilities before they can be leveraged by real-world threat actors.
If you’re drawn to technical excellence, continuous learning, and work that truly makes an impact, you’ll thrive at Praetorian.
Core responsibilities:
- Design, build, and test backend software components in Go
- Write clean and scalable code with automated tests
- Backend engineers run the production systems
- Provide technical leadership
Expected behaviors:
- End-to-end ownership on problems
- High standard and level of output and work ethic
- Agency in dealing with ambiguity
- Personable individual who enjoys working in a team-oriented environment
- Obsession with addressing customer problems
Top skills we are looking for:
- Creative problem solving
- Design and coding in Go
- Pragmatic architectural taste
- Systems expertise in distributed systems, databases, and infrastructure
Desired Qualifications:
- At least 3 years professional experience writing enterprise software
- Experience with Go
- Proven experience in operating production software
- Experience with developing on and scaling for platforms leveraging AWS Serverless and Neo4j
- Bachelors in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, or related fields
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Equity Incentive Plan, offering ownership stakes in the company
- Continuous learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development (L&D) program
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance coverage
- Immediate 401(k) matching
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will need to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete employment eligibility verification documentation upon hire.
We are dedicated to an inclusive and diverse Praetorian. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
At Praetorian, we don’t just hire for open roles—we seek out mission-driven security professionals who are passionate about outsmarting adversaries and preventing breaches before they happen. If you're drawn to uncovering the unknown, pushing technical boundaries, and making a real impact, you’ll be right at home here.
You’ll work alongside some of the best minds in the industry to help the world’s leading companies take control of their evolving attack surfaces. We thrive on bold thinking, technical excellence, and a shared commitment to building a more secure future.
Ready to do your best work—with the best in the field? Apply today.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse Praetorian. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
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