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Senior Software Engineer - Golang

Kai
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2026
Kai is the AI company rebuilding cybersecurity for the machine-speed era. Founded by second time founders and trusted by Fortune 500 enterprises, Kai is building a future where security has no categories, no silos, and no human speed bottlenecks. The Kai Agentic Platform replaces fragmented, human-limited workflows with agentic AI systems that continuously contextualize, assess, reason, and execute security work at the speed of thought - making human defenders, superhuman.

Why Kai?

  • $125M in Funding: We are well-funded and have the resources to innovate and scale rapidly.
  • Proven Early Success with Fortune 500 Customers: We have started partnering with Fortune 500 companies, marking early success and growing trust in our innovative solutions. This highlights the immense potential and reliability of our AI-powered cybersecurity offerings.
  • Experienced Leadership: Our founding team consists of second and third-time entrepreneurs, each with over 25 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry. Their proven expertise and vision drive our ambitious goals, positioning us to lead in AI-powered cybersecurity.
  • World-Class Leadership Team: Our Heads of AI, Engineering, and Product bring extensive experience from some of the world’s most influential companies, ensuring top-tier mentorship, direction, and vision.
  • Cutting-Edge AI Solutions: Our team leverages the most advanced AI technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI.
  • Generous Compensation: We offer highly competitive salaries, equity options, and a supportive work environment. Your contributions will be valued and rewarded as we grow together.
  • Cybersecurity Knowledge Preferred but Not Required: While experience in cybersecurity is a plus, we are primarily seeking top-tier talent in microservices architecture, software development, and/or DevOps who are passionate about solving complex problems.

As a Senior Golang Developer, you will be at the forefront of developing microservices using Golang within a cloud-based architecture. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying scalable systems that enhance business operations. This role requires deep technical expertise, a passion for solving complex problems, and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop robust microservices using Golang.
  • Deploy and maintain scalable systems on Azure.
  • Automate CI/CD workflows and ensure high availability and resilience of applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system efficiency and integrate new features.
  • Lead the adoption of best code quality, security, and maintainability practices.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years experience as a Software Developer with substantial expertise in Golang.
  • Proven experience in designing and developing microservices architectures and Data Engineering.
  • Strong background in cloud technologies, preferably Azure.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins or Spinnaker.
  • Familiarity with REST APIs, gRPC, and modern database technologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

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