255K–290K USD / year
Principal Software Engineer, Database Platform
BackendRemote — US
Published on 2026-10-09
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About this role
The Principal Software Engineer will lead the technical direction of NodeZero's data infrastructure in a hands-on role. Responsibilities include making architectural decisions for complex database systems, particularly focusing on PostgreSQL. The engineer will also mentor other engineers and drive technical standards across teams.
About the company
Horizon3.ai is a technology company specializing in cybersecurity solutions, focusing on automated penetration testing and threat detection for enterprises. They provide a range of services aimed at enhancing security posture and risk management for organizations across various sectors.
The team
Pentest Platform
Stack
PostgreSQLGoPython
What you'll do
- Define technical strategy and roadmap for the Database Platform
- Make complex database architecture decisions
- Ensure schema design and migration processes are robust
- Mentor junior engineers and raise team standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on data architecture
What we're looking for
- Deep, production-proven PostgreSQL expertise
- Experience architecting multi-tenant databases at scale
- Familiarity with schema migration and governance
- Proficient in Go or Python
Nice to have
- Background in cybersecurity data
- Experience with time-series databases
- Familiarity with data compliance requirements
- Contributions to open-source database tooling
Benefits
- Equity package in the form of stock options
- Flexible vacation policy
- Health, vision & dental insurance
- Generous parental leave