Principal Software Engineer, Security

About the role

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of core backend services and integrations that power Wirespeed’s detection and enrichment platform.


• Own high-impact integrations with key security tools (such as EDR, identity providers, and SIEMs) end to end, including reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability.


• Collaborate with detection engineering and security operations to translate detection strategies into robust, production-quality logic and pipelines.


• Set technical standards for code quality, testing, and observability, and drive consistent adoption through design and code reviews.


• Mentor and guide senior engineers, helping them navigate complex architectural decisions and develop scalable, secure solutions.

Skills and Qualifications

• Significant experience as a backend or platform engineer building distributed systems and cloud-based services in production.


• Strong proficiency with TypeScript/Node.js or a similar modern backend language and framework.


• Hands-on experience designing and maintaining integrations with third-party APIs or platforms; experience with security tools (EDR, identity, SIEM) is highly preferred.


• Solid understanding of security concepts and practices, with expertise in at least one of: endpoint detection and response, identity and access management, SIEM/log analytics, or detection engineering.


• Proven ability to design, deliver, and operate complex systems that handle high volumes of data, with strong reliability and observability.


• Demonstrated technical leadership, including influencing architecture, mentoring other engineers, and collaborating effectively across teams.


• Strong communication skills and a practical, outcome-oriented approach to problem solving.


• Experience in a cybersecurity, MDR, or related domain is a plus, but not strictly required if the candidate brings strong backend and integration depth and is eager to learn the security domain.

Compensation

As a remote-first organization, our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several Canadian geographic markets. 

In Alberta, British Columbia & Ontario the base salary for this position ranges from $203,300/year up to $253,300/year. 

For all other locations, the base salary for this position ranges from $183,000/year up to $233,000/year. 

Consistent with applicable laws, an employee's pay within this range is based on a number of factors, which include but are not limited to relevant education, skills, job-related knowledge, qualifications, work experience, credentials, and/or geographic location. Your Recruiter can share more on the specific target salary range for your location during the interview process. Coalition, Inc. reserves the right to modify this range as needed.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Use of AI: We utilize AI-assisted tools to help us organize and review the high volume of applications we receive. However, our human recruiting team makes all final hiring decisions and interview selections, valuing personal connection over algorithms.

Application Updates: Consistent with our commitment to transparency, if you are interviewed for this role, we will provide a status update on your application within 45 days of your final interview.

Perks

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Flexible PTO


• Annual home office stipend and WeWork access


• Mental & physical health wellness programs like Headspace, Lumino, and more!


• Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement