Senior Software Engineer

Description:

About Legit Security 

We are a well-funded cybersecurity startup backed by top-tier VCs. Our mission is to solve some of the most challenging problems in the security of software

– how to make AI-first organizations release applications fast and not be bothered by security, leveraging AI agents to create secure code and fix vulnerabilities.

We are in a fast-growing, new space and looking to lead this new era of application security where AI write code.

The role 

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is: 

• Self-driven, curious, and passionate about technology. 
• Excited to work on cutting-edge challenges in AI, DevSecOps, and cloud-native systems. 
• Able to balance hands-on coding with leading technical initiatives and mentoring teammates. 
• Comfortable learning quickly and contributing across the stack. 

About you 

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience. 
• Proficiency in at least one modern backend language: C#, Python, Node.js, Java, or Go. 
• Solid understanding of frontend development (React, TypeScript, or similar). 
• Experience with relational databases and data modeling. 
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes). 
• Bonus points for exposure to AI/ML, LLM-powered agents, or security-focused engineering. 
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. 
• Ability to lead projects and drive technical decisions that scale.