ABOUT US:
HiveWatch is a tech-forward, inclusive organization fostering the evolution of the physical security industry. We are a diverse team of forward thinkers who empower each other to find creative and collaborative solutions in an industry ripe for modernization. We are passionate about the problems we’re solving for our customers and equally passionate about the company we’re building.
HiveWatch is here to help security teams pivot from chasing threats to preventing them. We protect organizations, people, and property through the intelligent orchestration of physical security programs. With better communication, more insights, and less “noise”, we are modernizing what it means for businesses and their employees to truly feel safe.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We're seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join our App Experience team, where you'll play a critical role in building and maintaining the user-facing features that make HiveWatch the primary security tool our customers rely on every day. You'll work on high-impact projects that directly influence how users interact with our platform, driving engagement and ensuring our product delivers exceptional value.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Architect and develop new and existing user-facing products, features, and infrastructure in collaboration with the Product team to drive customer adoption and retention
- Support production systems through incident response, troubleshooting, and break-fix activities to maintain service reliability and customer trust
- Build and extend solutions with observability in mind to ensure service level agreements with our customers are met
- Reliably deliver features to our customers on AWS using Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and modern service delivery practices
- Mentor junior engineers and drive technical decisions that influence the App Experience team’s architecture and development practices
- Participate in a 24/7 on call rotation approximately 1 week per month as needed
OUR TECH STACK:
- Languages: Kotlin, Rust. TypeScript, and Python
- Deployments: GitHub Actions, Terraform, Terragrunt, and Helm
- Infrastructure: AWS (Kinesis, Serverless, RDS, EKS), Kubernetes, Docker, PostgreSQL
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 7+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3 years in senior roles
Frontend:
- Strong experience with TypeScript and modern JavaScript frameworks
- Proficiency with React, React Native, and Next.js
- Experience with GraphQL clients and API integration
Backend:
- Strong experience with Java or Kotlin and Spring Boot
- Experience designing and implementing GraphQL APIs
- Proficiency with relational databases, SQL, and data modeling
- Experience building full-stack applications in microservice architectures
Infrastructure:
- Experience with modern cloud services and cloud-native development
- Experience with containerization and deploying applications to Kubernetes
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows
General:
- Strong system design skills and experience with distributed, high-scale applications
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work in agile environments
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong experience with AWS
- Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code
- Background in security technology or enterprise software
- Startup experience and/or early stage SaaS experience
- Familiarity with Kubernetes for application deployment
ADDITIONAL INFO:
- Salary range for this position: $145,000 to $173,000 per year
- Eligible to participate in HiveWatch Equity Incentive Plan
*Final offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by multiple factors, including years and depth of relevant experience and expertise, location, and other business considerations.
BENEFITS & CULTURE:
In an effort to provide for our employees, HiveWatch offers a competitive benefits package which includes:
- Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
- Cutting edge solutions in an emerging field with lots of growth potential
- Generous compensation packages
- Work from our headquarters on Main Street in El Segundo, CA
- 401K
- Family friendly & compassionate work culture
- Work with good people who CARE about making the world a better place
At HiveWatch, you are encouraged to challenge the status quo, provide your unique point of view, and leave fear at the (access controlled) door. HiveWatch enables its employees to CARE for themselves and each other through unique programs crafted by HiveWatch employees.
OUR EEO STATEMENT:
HiveWatch is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to cultivating a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We execute our hiring practices so that they are merit-based and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristic.
Top Skills
HiveWatch El Segundo, California, USA Office
HiveWatch HQ is located in El Segundo! We frequent team lunches at nearby coffee shops and restaurants such as Chipotle, In N Out, Cava and more! We're also conveniently located to the LAX airport and just a few minutes from your favorite beach!
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