At Censys, our mission is to bring internet visibility and intelligence to the world’s security teams. Our platform not only identifies potential threats, but provides actionable insights and enables proactive defense strategies. Founded by researchers and practitioners, we are deeply committed to the quality, trustworthiness, and transparency of our data and results. As our own strongest critics, we continuously innovate to better understand the Internet and empower our customers with the visibility they need to succeed.
Role Summary:
Censys is seeking a Front-End Software Engineer to help develop our new Internet Intelligence Platform™ (IIP™). This platform will unify our Attack Surface Management and Search products into a single, powerful solution, leveraging our industry-leading Global Internet Map. You'll have the exciting opportunity to build this platform from the ground up, using a modern tech stack that supports a wide range of customer use cases.
As part of the Front-End team, you'll work on developing UI components, crafting user experiences, and integrating with APIs for our web-based SaaS application, designed to empower security teams. The platform will drive innovation, offer unlimited scalability, and provide enhanced data access. Your work will help users uncover meaningful insights into Internet infrastructure, making the Internet a safer place for everyone.
Why Censys Sticks Out:
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Humble Brilliance: We celebrate intelligence and foster a culture where tackling cybersecurity challenges is exciting and rewarding.
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A Mosaic of Minds: Our diverse team brings together various talents and backgrounds, fostering true innovation through diverse perspectives.
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Thinkers and Tinkerers: At Censys, we encourage questioning the status quo, experimenting, and pushing boundaries to drive breakthroughs.
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Coffee-Fueled Collaboration: Collaboration is at the heart of our success, fueled by a shared passion for disrupting the cybersecurity scene.
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Trailblazing Impact: Your innovations at Censys make waves in real-world cybersecurity, shaping the future and leaving a lasting legacy.
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Life Beyond the Firewall: We prioritize work-life balance and support your well-being inside and outside the office.
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Empowered Voices: Your voice matters at Censys; we champion an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives drive change.
What you’ll do:
- Collaborate with Product, Design, and Engineers to design and develop the new IIP™
- Build high-quality, thoroughly tested front-end components and customer-facing features
- Work closely with the Design team to deliver robust, consistent, and seamless user experiences with a strong focus on attention to detail
- Integrate with backend APIs to create dynamic, data-driven user interfaces that address customer challenges
- Engage in iterative development cycles to continuously refine and improve the platform
- Troubleshoot and resolve bugs to enhance the overall user experience of the platform.
What you’ll bring:
- 1-2 years of professional experience building web applications, APIs, and frontends
- Experience with common web programming languages such as TypeScript and JavaScript
- Experience with at least one frontend web framework (e.g. Remix, React, Angular, Vue, or Next)
- Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD deployment processes
- A positive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges
This Role Might Be A Good Fit If You...
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment where change is constant, and you are able to navigate with ease and adaptability
- You have a curious mind and strong eagerness to learn
- You proactively seek ways to move forward and aren’t afraid to ask for help when needed
- You embrace feedback and are always looking for opportunities to improve and grow your skills
- You believe that to be your best, you need to work alongside the best, and you welcome constructive feedback as part of a growth mindset
- You understand that soft skills are as important as technical skills, and you excel at collaboration and communication
This Role Might Not Be A Good Fit If You...
- Believe that engineering’s role ends once the code is delivered, rather than throughout the product life cycle
- Don’t value the code review process or resist constructive feedback
- Settle for the status quo and don’t seek improvement
- Prefer to wait for direction instead of taking the initiative
Our target salary range for this role is between $100,000 - $140,000 USD + bonus eligibility and equity.
In addition to our great compensation package, our benefits are effective on day one and include but are not limited to 401k match, health, vision, dental, and more! Please see our careers page for more details.
Our roots are in Ann Arbor, Michigan with location hubs in Seattle, the Bay Area, and Tysons, VA. Our innovation is fueled by the team’s global perspectives and diverse backgrounds. For this role, we are looking for candidates based in one of our four hub locations: Seattle, WA, Los Altos, CA, Tysons, VA, or Ann Arbor, MI.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification. At Censys we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace - so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every listed requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be exactly who we need to fill this role or others!
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Censys is an equal-opportunity employer.
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