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 AI Platform replaces fragmented, human-limited workflows with agentic AI systems that continuously contextualize, assess, reason, and execute security work at machine speed - making human defenders, superhuman.

Why Join Kai

Well-funded: With $125M raised, we have the capital, runway, and resolve to rebuild cybersecurity from first principles.
Proven: We've earned the trust of Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, and we're just getting started. Their confidence in Kai reflects what we've built: an AI-powered cybersecurity platform that performs at the scale and speed the enterprise demands.
Experienced founders: Our founding team consists of second-time entrepreneurs, each with over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry. Their proven expertise and vision drive our ambitious goals.
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.
Frontier AI Applied Research Team: Our researchers operate at the leading edge of agentic AI systems, translating breakthrough capabilities into real-world cybersecurity applications.
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.

As a Senior Software 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 of 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.

Kai is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Senior Software Engineer

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