About brighthush
brighthush is a trailblazer in the open‑source security space, delivering hardened, production‑ready builds that empower developers, data scientists, and AI agents worldwide. Our mission is simple yet ambitious: to make open source safer, faster, and more reliable for every organization, from small startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. By combining rigorous security practices with cutting‑edge cloud native technology, we help our customers stay compliant, eliminate risk, and accelerate innovation.
Our portfolio of clients spans a wide spectrum of industries, including finance, healthcare, defense, and consumer technology. We partner with leading organizations that demand the highest standards of security and performance, and we are backed by a consortium of top venture capital firms that share our vision for a safer digital future.
At brighthush, we believe that the best solutions are built by diverse, collaborative teams that thrive on curiosity, experimentation, and a relentless focus on customer value. If you’re passionate about building resilient, scalable backend services that power the next generation of public APIs, we want to hear from you.
The Role, In a Nutshell
As a Senior Backend Engineer on our Platform team, you will be at the heart of brighthush’s customer‑facing capabilities. You’ll design, implement, and evolve the core services that power our notification system, authentication, and the next‑generation of public APIs. This is a highly visible, high‑impact role that requires a blend of deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a collaborative mindset.
You will partner closely with Product Management, the Experience (front‑end) team, and other engineering squads to ship features that customers rely on every day. Your work will directly influence how thousands of developers and enterprises interact with brighthush’s platform, making reliability, performance, and usability top priorities.
What You’ll Do
- Design, Build, and Evolve – Architect and implement customer‑facing backend services and public APIs that serve multiple product lines and customer segments. You’ll ensure that these services are scalable, observable, and resilient in production.
- Own Features End‑to‑End – Take full ownership of feature lifecycles from concept to launch, including design, implementation, rollout, and iterative improvement. Work closely with Product Management and the Experience team to translate user stories into robust, maintainable code.
- Technical Leadership – Create clear, concise technical design documents and lead design reviews. Champion best practices in API design, versioning, authentication, and documentation.
- Roadmap Contribution – Participate in product‑driven roadmaps, setting realistic deadlines and measurable outcomes. Help the team prioritize trade‑offs and ship iteratively, embracing a “ship it” culture while maintaining high quality.
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Communicate effectively with PMs, designers, and engineers across multiple product lines. Translate complex technical concepts into business‑friendly language and vice versa.
- Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing – Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and share knowledge through internal workshops and documentation.
- Continuous Improvement – Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and developer experience. Champion automation, monitoring, and observability practices.
What We’re Looking For
- Senior‑Level Backend Engineering Experience – 5+ years of building production services and APIs in a modern cloud environment. Proven track record of delivering high‑quality, scalable systems.
- Go (Golang) Expertise – Deep proficiency in Go or a strong readiness to ramp quickly. All core services at brighthush are written in Go, and we expect you to become a Go expert in a short time.
- API Design & Evolution – Hands‑on experience designing, implementing, and evolving public APIs that are consumed both internally and externally. Familiarity with versioning strategies, backward compatibility, authentication, and developer documentation.
- Microservices & Cloud‑Native Architecture – Solid understanding of containerization, Kubernetes, and cloud‑native patterns. Ability to build services that are observable, resilient, and cost‑effective.
- Communication & Collaboration – Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable working with cross‑functional teams, translating business requirements into technical solutions.
- Remote, High‑Intensity Culture – Thrive in a remote, startup‑like environment. Self‑directed, comfortable with ambiguity, and eager to ship fast while maintaining quality.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building platform or shared services that span multiple products or customer experiences.
- Background in the cloud‑native, container, or security ecosystem, or familiarity with CNCF tools and projects.
- Active open‑source contributions, especially as a maintainer or regular contributor to relevant projects.
- Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger) and distributed tracing.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform, Pulumi).
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in Go (Golang) and strong understanding of its concurrency model.
- Solid grasp of RESTful API design, GraphQL, and gRPC.
- Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and container orchestration.
- Strong background in designing for scalability, reliability, and observability.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and a data‑driven approach to performance tuning.
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Career Growth & Learning Opportunities
At brighthush, your career path is not limited to a single role. We encourage engineers to explore new domains, take on leadership responsibilities, and contribute to open‑source projects. You will have access to:
- Mentorship from senior leaders and architects.
- Regular knowledge‑sharing sessions and tech talks.
- Conferences, hackathons, and community events.
- Internal training programs on cloud security, Go best practices, and advanced Kubernetes.
- Opportunities to lead new initiatives, such as expanding our API ecosystem or building new platform services.
Work Environment & Culture
brighthush is a remote‑first company that values flexibility, autonomy, and a healthy work‑life balance. Our culture is built on:
- Customer Obsession – We focus on delivering tangible value to our customers and continuously iterate based on feedback.
- Bias for Action – We prioritize, plan, experiment, and fail fast to accelerate learning.
- Humor & Humanity – We take our work seriously but also enjoy the journey and celebrate wins together.
- Trust & Transparency – We empower team members to make informed decisions and share insights openly.
Compensation, Perks, & Benefits
While we do not disclose exact figures, brighthush offers a competitive total‑compensation package that includes:
- Base salary commensurate with experience and market rates.
- Equity: Stock options granted upon hire and at promotion, with a 10‑year exercise window.
- Health, Vision & Dental: 100% coverage for you and your dependents.
- Unlimited Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge and perform at your best.
- Remote‑First Flexibility: Work from anywhere with a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone, and internet.
- Bi‑annual Destination Summits: Join the team for a retreat Apply for this job