Software Engineer, Platform

Founded in 2017, Obsidian Security was created to close a critical gap: securing the SaaS applications where modern business happens—platforms like Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and hundreds more.

Backed by top investors including Greylock, Norwest Venture Partners, and IVP, we’ve built a complete SaaS security platform to reduce risk, detect and respond to threats, and prevent breaches at the source. Our team includes leaders who helped define the categories of endpoint and identity security at CrowdStrike, Okta, Cylance, and Carbon Black.

Now, we’re transforming how SaaS is secured—in the era of agentic AI.

Today, Obsidian is trusted by global enterprises like Snowflake, T-Mobile, and Pure Storage. We protect more than 200 organizations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand—including many of the world’s largest Fortune 1000 and Global 2000 companies.

With strong global momentum, a growing partner ecosystem including SentinelOne, Databricks, and Google Cloud, and a major fundraise on the horizon, we’re scaling quickly toward long-term growth and IPO readiness. Join us as we define the future of SaaS security!

Software Engineer (Platform - System Optimization & Cost Reduction)

We are looking for a highly skilled Software Engineer to optimize our data pipelines for improved stability, scalability, and cost efficiency. You will play a critical role in tuning ElasticSearch, Databricks, Cassandra, Kafka, and Kubernetes while collaborating closely with Engineering, DevOps and product teams. Your work will directly impact the performance and efficiency of our infrastructure, ensuring that optimizations align with a superior user experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and enhance data pipeline stability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Work on performance tuning and cost reduction of ElasticSearch, Databricks, Cassandra, Kafka, and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with engineering and product leaders to align optimization efforts with business goals, ensuring no adverse impact on user experience.
  
  

Requirements:

• 4 years of experience in data platform engineering, with a focus on data pipeline optimization.
• Experience with AWS cost optimization.Solid understanding of distributed systems, databases, and performance tuning.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
  
  

Employee BenefitsOur competitive benefits packages are designed to support our employees' well-being, both at work and at home. Our US based employees enjoy:Competitive compensation with equity and 401kComprehensive healthcare with dental and vision coverageFlexible paid time off and paid holiday time off 12 weeks of new parent or family leavePersonal and professional development resourcesFor more details on our US benefits, or for information on our international benefits, please see here.Pay TransparancyPlease note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is eligible for equity awards and may be eligible for sales commission or incentive compensation based on the role or function within the company.At Obsidian, we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and hire for talent, passion, and compassion. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to submit satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact accommodations@obsidiansecurity.comInformation collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Obsidian’s Applicant Privacy Policy.

Base Salary Range: $136,000 USD - $188,000 USD