Cybersecurity Software Engineer

About the Role

Exterro is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Software Engineer to develop and improve software solutions that help organizations protect sensitive information, manage digital risks, and strengthen security operations. The ideal candidate has experience in software engineering, application security, and secure development practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cybersecurity software applications.
• Build secure backend services, APIs, and software components.
• Implement security features for data protection and risk management platforms.
• Identify and resolve software vulnerabilities and application security issues.
• Develop automated tests to improve software quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and cybersecurity teams.
• Review code and apply secure software development practices.
• Improve application performance, scalability, and system reliability.
• Maintain technical documentation and development standards.

Requirements

• Professional experience in software development or application engineering.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, C#, C++, or a similar programming language.
• Understanding of application security and secure coding principles.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, databases, and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with software testing, debugging, and version control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud security and enterprise software platforms.
• Knowledge of vulnerability assessment and security monitoring.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or other cloud environments.
• Understanding of authentication, authorization, and encryption.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of digital forensics, data privacy, or compliance technologies.

Benefits

Potential benefits include flexible work arrangements, comprehensive health insurance, paid holidays, unlimited paid time off, optional insurance coverage, and charitable donation matching. Confirm current eligibility and plan details with the employer.

About the Company

Exterro, Inc. is a Portland-based software company specializing in data risk management technology. Its platform supports e-discovery, data privacy, cybersecurity, digital forensics, and information governance. Exterro develops solutions that help enterprises and public institutions manage sensitive information, address compliance requirements, and respond to digital security risks.

Pay: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person