Software Engineer, Data Science

About this role

ExtraHop seeks a Software Engineer III to develop AI/ML-powered features for their network detection and response platform. You'll build scalable backend systems in Python and Go, integrate machine learning models into production, and collaborate with data scientists and security experts to stop cyber threats in real time.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain software components supporting AI/ML models, agentic processes, and data pipelines
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve algorithms used in behavioral detection models
• Collaborate with data scientists and threat researchers to integrate ML features into product architecture
• Implement features and technical improvements with ownership and limited senior guidance
• Write clean, maintainable code adhering to engineering standards and best practices
• Identify and address technical debt to improve codebase and technical stack

What they're looking for

• Python or Go programming
• Production AI/ML systems experience (data pipelines, model deployment, inference monitoring)
• Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)
• Kubernetes and Docker containerization
• REST API development
• PostgreSQL and database optimization
• Git and agile development
• Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)

Benefits

• Remote work from Seattle, WA area
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity technology
• Collaborate with senior engineers, data scientists, and threat researchers
• Work with modern tech stack (Python, Go, TypeScript, React)
• Culture focused on curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Likely interview questions

• Describe your experience taking a machine learning model from development to production. What challenges did you encounter?
• Tell us about a time you optimized a data pipeline or inference system for performance and scalability.