Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel Junior Software Engineer

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel

Established in 2022, Guardz rapidly emerged as a noteworthy player in the cybersecurity sphere, securing $85M in funding and rallying a dedicated team of 120 industry professionals. Our vision is to foster a safer digital landscape for small and medium businesses across the globe. To this end, we introduced our comprehensive all-in-one platform, and continue to grow and expand our team, our partnerships and our revenue.

As a Junior Software Developer at Guardz, you'll join one of our R&D groups and learn from experienced engineers how real-world security products are built. You'll work across the stack, contribute to features that protect small and medium-sized businesses, and gradually take ownership of product capabilities from idea to production. We care about strong fundamentals and a hunger to learn more than years of experience.
Please note: This is a 6-month position with an option to extend.
Responsibilities

Develop features across the stack (APIs, data stores, and user-facing components) with guidance and mentorship from senior engineers
Write clean, tested, maintainable code, and take part in code reviews, both giving and receiving feedback
Gradually take ownership of features, from requirements discussions and technical design through deployment and monitoring in production
Collaborate with Product Managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver capabilities that matter to service providers and small businesses
Use AI coding tools as part of your daily workflow to build, debug, and learn faster
Learn our product, our customers, and the security domain, and bring fresh ideas to the team

Requirements

B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Strong CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
Hands-on coding experience through academic projects, personal projects, hackathons, or an internship
Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript
Hands-on experience using AI coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude) for writing, debugging, and refactoring code
A fast, self-driven learner who enjoys solving problems
Product-oriented mindset and curiosity about how users experience what you build
A team player with good communication skills, who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic startup

Advantages

Experience with Node.js and/or React
Familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL or Redis
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), Docker, or CI/CD pipelines
Basic understanding of software architecture, such as APIs, microservices, or message queues
Interest in cybersecurity
Experience with Rust

Why Join Us
We encourage continuous learning, whether it's mastering new technologies, improving coding practices, or strengthening collaboration skills. If you're a motivated graduate who wants to grow fast, learn from experienced engineers, and make a real impact on keeping businesses secure, we'd love to hear from you.

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