[Remote] Senior Software Engineer - AI Security

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to own end-to-end product development for their AI security team, building and shipping AI-powered products across the stack.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end product development — from idea, research, and architecture to production
• Build and ship AI-powered security products across frontend, backend, and APIs
• Develop scalable, high-quality interfaces and systems that power real user workflows
• Work with minimal specs — define problems, make decisions, and execute independently
• Collaborate when needed, but primarily operate with lean ownership and high autonomy
• Drive adoption and impact — iterate based on real usage, not just requirements
• Leverage LLMs and AI tooling to accelerate development and improve team productivity
• Continuously improve systems, code quality, and developer workflows

Skills

• Is comfortable building end-to-end products (UI, APIs, systems, deployment)
• Thinks from first principles, not just patterns or frameworks
• Demonstrates high agency — takes ownership, drives clarity, and executes without waiting
• Writes clean, scalable, maintainable code with strong fundamentals
• Has experience or strong interest in AI-powered development (LLMs, agents, automation, copilots)
• Uses AI tools to accelerate development and decision-making
• Can operate in low-structure, fast-moving environments with minimal PM/design dependency
• Makes pragmatic trade-offs — balances speed, quality, and long-term thinking
• Cares about shipping real products, not just building components
• Years of experience does not matter to us, but we think most devs would need 4+ years of engineering experience across frontend + backend
• Interest and knowledge of security is a plus

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees.
• Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
• Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
• Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
• Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
• Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
• Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

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