Posted Oct 20, 2026

Senior Software Engineer, Data Science

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Job Description: • Design, develop, test, and maintain AI/ML models and pipelines powering ExtraHop's products. • Monitor, evaluate, refine, and optimize algorithms to improve accuracy and reduce false positives for model-based behavioral detectors. • Participate in agile development processes, code reviews, and technical strategy discussions. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that AI/ML features are integrated seamlessly into the broader product architecture. • Provide technical leadership to junior team members and leverage design and mentorship experience to enable the broader team. • Act as a technical expert, fostering a culture of excellence, curiosity, and collaborative problem solving. • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to best practices. • Address technical debt proactively, continually improving our codebase and technical stack. • Stay current on the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies to contribute to product enhancements. • Assist in the documentation of product features, technical specifications, and engineering guides. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. • 7+ years of professional backend development experience with at least two years at a senior or higher level. • Solid knowledge of Go, Python, or an equivalent programming language, with strong general programming fundamentals. • Experience in machine learning, statistics, or a related quantitative discipline. • Experience building or operating production AI/ML systems, including model lifecycle management, data/training pipelines, and monitoring. • Experience building and scaling distributed, highly available systems. • Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly AWS; experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development practices. • Experience with containerization technologies (Kubernetes, Docker). • Strong problem-solving skills, a self-starter mentality, and a track record of technical ownership. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and in fast-paced team environments. Benefits: • Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits • Flexible PTO, Sick Time Prorated Based on Date of Hire, and All Federal Holidays (US Only) + 3 Days of Paid Volunteer Time • Non-Commissioned Positions may be eligible to participate in the Annual Discretionary Bonus Plan • FSA and Dependent Care Accounts + EAP, where applicable • Educational Reimbursement • 401k with Employer Match or Pension where applicable • Pet Insurance (US Only) • Parental Leave (US Only) • Hybrid and Remote Work Model