Who We Are

At Backslash, we're building the future of application security for the "vibe coding" era—the most significant shift in software development in decades. While AI coding environments like Cursor and Windsurf are powerful, they also introduce new, unknown risks into the software supply chain. We empower developers and security teams to ride this wave with confidence.

Our comprehensive approach provides visibility and governance of IDEs, finding MCP and LLM risks with built-in rules that transparently ensure AI-generated code is secure. This creates transparent guardrails for developers without hindering their flow. We do this with our App Graph, the underlying technology that analyzes and models code from all sources—human or AI, custom or third-party—to provide a unified, contextual, and actionable approach to security. Our solution is purely agentless and deploys in minutes.

The Mission: What You'll Do

You are the architect, the mentor, and the leader of a high-impact team of five, driving a critical part of our platform. This isn't just about managing people; it's about leading from the front, setting the technical bar, and shipping code that shapes the future of AppSec.

• Lead the Charge: Mentor and elevate a team of five incredible engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, excellence, and bold innovation.
• Own the Architecture: Take full ownership of a core domain within our platform, from high-level system design to hands-on, high-stakes coding across the full stack.
• Build the Engine: Write exceptionally clean, scalable, and resilient code using React and TypeScript for the front-end and NestJS for the backend, with a focus on microservices architecture.
• Build the Tools: Engineer developer tools like our CLI and IDE extensions, making our technology seamlessly integrate into the daily lives of developers.
• Tackle Scale: Architect and build solutions for large-scale data processing and data pipelines, seamlessly integrating with databases, message queues, and our cloud-native environment.
• Drive Collaboration: Work in lockstep with our elite security researchers, product managers, and fellow engineers to deliver robust, game-changing security solutions.
• Embrace AI: Champion an AI-first approach to development and problem-solving, leveraging new tools and processes to supercharge your team's productivity and impact.
  
  

The Profile: What You'll Bring

We're looking for more than a CV; we're looking for a leader who lives and breathes our mission. You're not just a team member—you're a co-owner of the solution.

• Experience that Counts: You have at least 5 years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of shipping impactful products in a fast-paced environment, including at least 2 years of experience leading a team.
• Full-Stack Mastery: Deep expertise in the full web stack, with hands-on experience in React and TypeScript on the front-end and a solid understanding of backend development with NestJS, TypeScript, and Node.js.
• Technical Authority: You are highly proficient with modern cloud stacks, including microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Experience developing CLI and IDE extensions is a strong advantage.
• Automation & Quality Champion: You have a quality automation first approach and believe in building robust, self-healing systems. You have hands-on experience in implementing quality gates, continuous testing, and scalable automation frameworks.
• A Hunger for Disruption: You have a passion for startups and an unwavering desire to take full ownership of problems, not just tasks. You thrive on the challenge of doing what needs to be done.
• The X-Factor (Advantage): Experience in a cybersecurity company or with security-related products. You’ve designed and implemented core, complex algorithms. You have a vision for what security should be.