Cobalt was founded on the belief of a fundamental human aspiration: the desire to live better and safer. It all started in 2013, when our founders realized that pentesting can be better. Today our diverse, fully remote team is committed to helping organizations of all sizes with seamless, effective and collaborative Offensive Security Testing that empower organizations to OPERATE FEARLESSLY and INNOVATE SECURELY.
Our customers can start a pentest in as little as 24 hours and integrate with advanced development cycles thanks to the powerful combination of our SaaS platform coupled with an exclusive community of testers known as the Cobalt Core. Accepting just 5% of applicants, the Cobalt Core boasts over 400 closely vetted and highly skilled testers who jointly conduct thousands of tests each year and are at the forefront of identifying and helping remediate risk across a dynamically changing attack surface.
Cobalt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce at our company. At Cobalt we aspire to engage with diverse individuals, communities, and organizations in order to continue to nurture our unique rich diverse culture. Join our team, and be your true self to do your best work.
Join our innovative team as a Software Engineer and be a pivotal part of Cobalt's journey in redefining cybersecurity. In this role, you will apply your expertise in full stack development to drive significant advancements in our Pentest as a Service (PtaaS) and Offensive Cybersecurity platform. Your contributions will directly impact the way businesses globally detect and manage cybersecurity risks. Immerse yourself in a culture of learning and excellence, where your work goes beyond coding - it's about building a safer digital future.
Engineering Excellence: Contribute to the development of our SaaS platform, focusing on high-quality, scalable solutions using Ruby/Rails, Javascript/React. Apply architecture decisions under the guidance of Senior and Staff level engineers, and craft reusable UI components for our shared design system.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and a team of Engineers to translate business needs into innovative features, enhancing user experience and platform capabilities.
Build Robust Solutions: Balance tech debt removal with forward-looking feature development. Actively participate in code reviews and technical planning to ensure the delivery of high-quality software.
Continuous Integration, Continuous Learning: Apply best practices in software development, including agile methodologies, automated testing, and continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD). Regularly identify areas for personal growth and stretch goals, such as working with AI based projects or Front-end Engineering, to broaden your skill set.
Grow Your Career: Work with Senior and Staff level Engineers on a variety of cross-team technical initiatives, and participate in our Growth & Mentorship Program
Proven Experience: At least 3 years of experience in full-stack development, with a track record of delivering successful, user-centered solutions.
Tech Proficiency: Strong skills in our architecture: Ruby on Rails + JavaScript (React). Additional familiarity with other aspects of our tech stack is a plus: Node.js, cloud environments (GCP, Kubernetes).
API Mastery: Proficiency in designing and consuming RESTful APIs, understanding their role in scalable, efficient applications.
Code Quality Focus: Commitment to writing clean, maintainable code and a thorough understanding of application architecture principles.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, enabling effective collaboration in a remote setting.
Learning Agility: Eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches, with a proactive mindset and willingness to contribute ideas.
Advanced Skills: Experience with advanced cloud-native technologies, microservices architectures, or security best practices is highly advantageous.
Open Source Contributions: Active participation in open source projects or a strong GitHub portfolio demonstrating your passion for software development.
By joining Cobalt, you'll not only advance your career but also contribute to a company that's at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation. We're excited to see how your skills and vision can help shape the future of Pentest as a Service. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-growing industry, we'd love to hear from you.
With over 45 nationalities already at Cobalt (and counting) we respect and celebrate diversity! We’re proudly committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, or place of origin. We support each other and are grateful for each Cobalter's contribution to our mission — let's make security dance!
Please apply even if you don't think you meet all of the criteria above but are still interested in the job. Nobody checks every box, and we're looking for someone excited to join the team.
TBD: Save for the future with a pension (EU) TBD: 401(k) with matching (US)TBD: Healthcare benefits (US)TBD: Benefit from statutory healthcare (EU)
TBD: Work remotely from anywhere in US Eastern/Central Time Zone
Cobalt is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is ($ 100, 000 - $ 150, 000 per year + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. The salary range may differ in other states and may be impacted by proximity to major metropolitan cities.
