Software Engineer II

About the Team

Our Product and Engineering team works with our award-winning products to help us create a single experience to help customers assess risk, detect threats and automate their security programs at over 10,000 organizations. These teams use best-in-class technology, leading-edge research, and broad, strategic expertise to develop new products and features, and enhance existing features, in order to create value for customers across the world.

The stakes for creating a safer digital world are greater than ever. At Rapid7 we believe it’s our responsibility to show up every day and give our best for our customers and the entire security community. Our global engineering teams are at the centre of this mission and are dedicated to building a complete suite of industry-leading products which provide a cohesive platform for our customers. Our range of solutions spans vulnerability management, detection, automation, cloud security, and penetration testing; in order to build these products our teams work with an array of technologies including Java, Python, AWS, Go and C++, just to name a few.

Join our engineering team to help us build and innovate great products on our Insight platform using the latest technologies to make the world a safer digital space.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer II, you will join one of our Endpoint Engineering teams, playing a vital role in helping protect our customer machines from a wide variety of cybersecurity threats. You will work as part of a collaborative, culturally diverse team to deliver features that support customer success on a large scale. This role provides a strong opportunity for professional growth through collaboration with experienced engineers and exposure to complex systems.

In this role, you will:

• Build, maintain, and release well-structured Endpoint (Agent side) services by writing clean and reliable code using several different technologies such as C++ or Python. 

• Participate in the design and planning of new features and enhancements, collaborating with senior engineers and product stakeholders.

• Develop a strong understanding of our products and contribute to decisions that support a better customer experience.

• Actively participate in team code reviews and contribute to a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
   

The skills you’ll bring include:

• 2–5 years of experience in software development, preferably using C++ or a similar language.

• Strong problem-solving skills and Computer Science / Software Engineering fundamentals.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with peers and stakeholders.

• Some experience with Windows or Linux low-level development and debugging.

• Familiarity with endpoint security is a plus.

• Exposure to secure coding practices or interest in security-related development is a plus.

• Willingness to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility over time.

• A customer-focused approach with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

About Rapid7

• At Rapid7, we are on a mission to create a secure digital world for our customers, our industry, and our communities. We do this by embracing tenacity, passion, and collaboration to challenge what’s possible and drive extraordinary impact.

• Here, we’re building a dynamic workplace where everyone can have the career experience of a lifetime. We challenge ourselves to grow to our full potential. We learn from our missteps and celebrate our victories. We come to work every day to push boundaries in cybersecurity and keep our 10,000 global customers ahead of whatever’s next.

• Join us and bring your unique experiences and perspectives to tackle some of the world’s biggest security challenges.

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