Senior Software Engineer, Cyber Range
SimSpace Corporation · Remote · Remote - Costa Rica ·
COMPENSATION
$135k – $185k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Senior Software Engineer
- Fully remote
- Python, Java, Kotlin
- Kubernetes & Terraform
- AI/LLM integration
Join the Range Operations Team at SimSpace, an AI proving ground for cybersecurity training and testing. You will architect next-generation simulations by developing bespoke hybrid solutions that mimic real-world attacks across cloud and enterprise ecosystems. The team values technical fearlessness and collaborative problem-solving to enhance cyber readiness.
What you'll do
- Design custom tooling using AI and LLMs to simulate realistic traffic for SaaS and cloud platforms.
- Build and maintain scalable core services for cybersecurity range simulations with a focus on fault tolerance.
- Lead technical projects and mentor engineers on architectural design and coding best practices.
- Create emulated cloud services and synthetic data pipelines for attacker and defender scenarios.
- Implement monitoring strategies and conduct code reviews to ensure high uptime and quality standards.
- Collaborate with product and design teams to translate training requirements into technical solutions.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for system design, architecture, and troubleshooting.
What you'll need
- Six or more years of experience building large-scale distributed systems.
- Expertise in OOP languages such as Java, Kotlin, or Python.
- Strong understanding of API design including HTTP/S, REST, OAuth, and SAML.
- Proficiency in leveraging AI and LLM capabilities for automation and simulation.
- Experience deploying services in Kubernetes or similar container orchestration platforms.
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet.
- Experience working in or developing for air-gapped environments.
- Knowledge of virtual networking, segmentation, and secure connectivity solutions.
Stack
- Python
- Java
- Kotlin
- Golang
- Spring Boot
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- VMware
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Git
- AI/LLM APIs
How you'll work
- Fully remote work environment
- Collaboration across various time zones
What you get
- Competitive base pay in CRC with annual performance bonuses
- Private medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Access to mental health support and counseling via Spring Health
- Paid parental leave plans
- Equity stock options upon hire with annual grants
- LinkedIn Learning membership for professional development
- Monthly reimbursements for team social connections