Staff Software Engineer

About the Position

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity to join our US-based team, focusing on real-time platform security solutions.

About Our Client

On behalf of our Client-a highly profitable, US-headquartered scale-up in the Cybersecurity and Threat Prevention space-we are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer. Our Client builds real-time platform security solutions that protect global digital platforms from fraud, account abuse, and automated attacks. Operating at massive scale, their architecture processes high-throughput API traffic under stringent low-latency requirements. They combine deep backend scalability engineering with a heavy emphasis on intuitive product UI/UX and developer-first design.

Location & Work Setup

• 100% Remote (requiring working overlap between UTC-5 and UTC+1 time zones).
• Hybrid Option: Access to a modern tech hub in Krakow, Poland if you prefer working from an office.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development: Architect and deliver end-to-end features using a tech stack centered on Ruby on Rails, Angular, and AWS.
• High-Throughput APIs: Design and optimize public-facing APIs with a focus on developer ergonomics, efficiency, and reliability.
• Engineering Standards: Drive continuous quality through thorough code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical mentoring.
• Product Impact: Work in an autonomous, streamlined engineering team where your technical decisions directly shape the platform's trajectory.

Candidate Profile

• 6+ years of commercial software development experience, ideally within SaaS, fintech, or high-growth product companies.
• Backend Proficiency: Strong experience with Ruby on Rails (or deep expertise in Node.js with a fast learning agility to transition into a Ruby environment).
• API Ecosystems: Proven track record of shipping scale-ready, public-facing APIs optimized for developer consumption.
• Communication: C1+ fluent written and spoken English for daily collaboration in a distributed team.

Work Culture

• High Autonomy: Strong emphasis on complete project ownership from concept to production release.
• Pragmatic & Modern: Openness to experiment, iterate, and leverage automation and modern AI tools to eliminate toil.

What Is Offered

• Compensation: ~$150,000 – $205,000 USD / year (B2B Contract).
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO policy + flexible working hours focused on delivered outcomes.
• Benefits: Paid parental leave policy.
• Equipment: Full high-spec hardware setup (laptop + workstation gear).

About the Company

Yard Corporate is a global cybersecurity startup that focuses on revolutionizing security data management through a scientific approach utilizing AI and streaming data. The company aims to transform how organizations handle security data by separating it from compliance, which allows for real-time threat detection at reduced costs. Yard Corporate serves a clientele that includes Fortune 500 companies across the financial, healthcare, and insurance sectors. As an early-stage startup, it offers significant opportunities for foundational engineering and innovation in the cybersecurity industry.