Senior Software Engineer

About Legit Security

Legit Security is a fast-growing cybersecurity startup backed by world-class VCs - Cyberstarts, Bessemer, TCV and CRV. We operate in the rapidly expanding market of software supply chain security, protecting modern development environments against evolving threats.

Our mission is clear: help organizations ship software faster and more securely by embedding trust, resilience, and intelligence into the development life – cycle. We are not only building a category-defining SaaS platform but also leading global initiatives that shape the future of software security.

What we’re building

We develop a cloud-native SaaS platform with a highly available microservices architecture, leveraging the latest in AI, automation, and agent-based systems to secure the modern SDLC pipeline. Our solutions empower engineering teams to move quickly while staying compliant and secure.

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.