Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Abnormal AI is looking for a Software Backend Engineer II to join the Detection Team, focused on building advanced technology to identify and stop email and cloud-based attacks. The role involves developing systems for the Model Platform to ensure a fast, stable, and responsive experience for the ML and Data Science team.
Responsibilities
- Leverage the industry standard AI tools to architect, design, build, deploy and maintain Model Serving infrastructure that supports a world-class Detection Engine
- Own projects that scale our model serving and data processing services to handle 10x the traffic we serve today
- Own real-time, near real-time streaming pipelines, and online feature serving services
- Collaborate closely with MLE and Data Science teams by distilling feedback, correlating it to strategy, and executing
Skills
- 4+ years of experience as a Software Engineer or in a similar role, with hands-on experience in building data-focused solutions
- Proficiency leveraging AI tools to accelerate engineering outcomes, through the discovery, design, implementation and rollout of software systems
- Experience with maintaining large scale distributed systems on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, including a strong grasp of best practices in cloud-based engineering
- Familiarity with maintaining real-time and near real-time data pipelines or streaming services
- Experience working with distributed teams, proficient in asynchronous and written communication
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. You're capable of breaking down complex challenges into manageable steps and iterating on solutions, balancing immediate needs with long-term scalability
- You're growth driven & looking to increase impact & responsibility over time
- Strong fundamentals in computer science, data structures, and performance optimization
- BS degree in Computer Science, Applied Sciences, Information Systems or other related engineering field
- Familiarity with our stack (AWS, K8, Python/Django, Golang, Postgres)
- Experience / passion in building scalable, enterprise-grade applications
- Experience with web security (eg. OWASP top 10)
- Familiarity with AI development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Claude
Benefits
- Bonus or incentive compensation
- Equity
- A comprehensive benefits package
Company Overview
Abnormal AI is the leading AI-native human behavior security platform. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://abnormal.ai/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Abnormal AI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2026, 4 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.