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Principal Architect

US - Palo Alto

About Us

At Endor Labs, we're not just making waves; we're setting the new standard in application security! In our first year, we've already been named a Gartner Cool Vendor in Platform Engineering, an RSA Innovation Sandbox finalist, and a Black Hat Innovation Spotlight finalist. That’s how you know we’re redefining the future of security.

Founded by industry visionaries Varun Badhwar and Dimitri Stiliadis, Endor Labs is a powerhouse of innovation. With a monumental Series A round of 70M and a stellar team of talent, we’re not just participating in the industry—we’re revolutionizing it.

Our mission? To streamline security for developers and AppSec teams by cutting through the noise and focusing on what truly matters. We tackle risks across Open Source Software (OSS) and CI/CD pipelines with precision, slashing false positive rates by up to 80%. Ready to see what makes us tick? Dive into our 3-minute pitch from our Founder & CEO here. 

Sound interesting? Let’s talk if you want to be part of the next big leap in security innovation!

How You'll Make an Impact

  • Collaborate & Innovate: Work hand-in-hand with both technical and product teams to transform market and product requirements into visionary designs that drive our long-term product and technology goals.
  • Design & Code: Lead the charge in designing, coding, reviewing, and troubleshooting highly scalable cloud software, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
  • Plan with Precision: Partner with engineering management to define and plan engineering efforts, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives.
  • Architect with Expertise: Leverage your deep knowledge of cloud computing architecture to shape technical designs and implementations, ensuring our solutions are not only scalable and reliable but also secure.
  • Lead Technically: Provide technical leadership across projects, championing innovation and guiding teams to deliver exceptional, high-quality solutions.
  • Champion User Experience: Adopt a user-first mindset to enhance the user experience, using your strong analytical skills to tackle complex problems and drive product excellence.
  • Mentor & Inspire: Mentor and support junior engineers, creating a culture of growth and continuous learning within the team.

What You Bring to the Table

  • Seasoned Innovator: Bring over 10 years of software engineering expertise, with a sharp focus on crafting cutting-edge system architecture and design.
  • Computer Science Guru: Utilize your deep-rooted understanding of Computer Science fundamentals and programming languages to drive impactful solutions.
  • Engineering Maestro: Apply your solid grasp of software engineering principles and practices to build robust and scalable systems.
  • GoLang Expert: Showcase your profound expertise in Go, leveraging your extensive experience to design, build, and sustain high-performance distributed systems.
  • Database Dynamo: Harness your excellent knowledge of NoSQL databases, especially MongoDB, to design, implement, and optimize database solutions that excel in scalability and performance.
  • Hands-On Technologist: Embrace a highly technical, hands-on role, where your expertise drives innovation and excellence.
  • Effective Communicator: Use your exceptional communication skills to bridge diverse teams, translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.
  • Strategic Problem-Solver: Demonstrate your proven track record in strategic problem-solving, adeptly balancing speed, quality, and scope to achieve optimal results.
  • Collaborative Team Player: Show your commitment to teamwork and collaboration, fostering an inclusive and dynamic work environment.

Preferred Skills

  • Advanced Degree: Leverage your MS in Computer Science or a similar field to bring advanced knowledge and insights to the role.

What Makes Us... Us

  • Go to extraordinary lengths to distinguish ourselves through world-class work.
  • Prioritize quality over speed, and speed over scope.
  • Desire to work with deeply kind, mission-driven people.
  • Strive to make the complex simple.
  • Use first principles to debate ideas, test assumptions, and make decisions.
  • Seek the truth by putting data above opinions.
  • Assume good intent and give tactical feedback to help each other get better.
  • Hold no ego—when our customers win, we all win.

What We Offer You:

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision and Mental Health plans. 
  • 401(k) plan to support your longterm financial goals.
  • Flexible PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance (we want you here for the long-haul!)
  • Opportunities for co-working and team meetups to foster collaboration.
  • A dog-friendly office environment for those who love to bring their fur babies along.

Endor Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Even if you don't fit every requirement above, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and experiences, so we encourage all talented individuals to apply—there's no one-size-fits-all here.

Compensation

For candidates who receive an offer for this position, the compensation range is expected to be between $200,000 - $275,000. This may include additional incentives such as commission targets, restricted stock units, and/or bonuses, depending on the role.

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