Principal Developer - Security Journey

At Arctic Wolf, we're not just navigating the cybersecurity landscape - we're redefining it. Our global team of dedicated Pack members is driving innovation and setting new industry standards every day. Our impact speaks for itself: we've earned recognition on the Forbes Cloud 100, CNBC Disruptor 50, Fortune Future 50, and Fortune Cyber 60 lists, and we recently took home the 2024 CRN Products of the Year award. We’re proud to be named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Managed Detection and Response Services and earning a Customers' Choice distinction from Gartner Peer Insights. Our Aurora Platform also received CRN’s Products of the Year award in the inaugural Security Operations Platform category. Join a company that’s not only leading, but also shaping, the future of security operations. 

Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a Principal Developer to be part of making this happen.   

About the Role

You’ll be working as a principal software developer on the Incident Response and Readiness team, responsible for delivering the cloud-based software that helps solve the real-world security problems that IT professionals and Incident Responders face. We develop assessments and tools for customer risk management and support Arctic Wolf security services with incident data management to keep our customers safe and informed. 

The principal developer is responsible for providing multiple teams technical direction to deliver high value, performant software solutions. The principal developer will provide technical guidance and direction to multiple teams of developers through the design, implementation and automated/integration testing of our software. They will also provide guidance on best practices for running, monitoring, and maintaining our system. In addition, they indirectly influence the work of the department and closely related Arctic Wolf teams. 

Some of your day-to-day responsibilities will be: 

• Accountable for the technical direction of the overall Department 

• Technically knowledgeable on technologies and interactions across components within the department (is the final voice on technical decisions) 

• Reviews HLDs and provides feedback and alignment to our Aspirational Architecture 

• Represents technical needs for department to other R&D VP Areas 

• Supports teams in Department by joining team and providing implementation support for more difficult or error prone areas of coding 

• Demonstrates value in needed standards such as test automation across multiple teams 

• Propose, review and approve coding standards and PR standards (may need to do some mentoring to support) 

• Identifies and leads department level improvement initiatives 

• Effectively drives alignment and consensus (final technical call) 

We value a culture of sharing, so every team has the opportunity to share their work with the entire department during our monthly R&D Demos. Once a year we hold a department-wide Hackathon, teaming up across all R&D teams over four days to collaborate and build cool ideas outside the normal project scope. While innovation is the focus, some of these ideas do make it into our products. 

About You

You’re a highly advanced software developer who makes important product decisions regarding direction and scope. You work with the product team through early access to roadmap plans to assess project feasibility and long-term design decisions. You collaborate with the engineering manager to support the team development in line with tactical design needs and long-term developer growth. You work with the QA team to prepare for significant new features and prepare a useful testing environment. Your experience across a wide section of the development field informs rapid integration decisions in a growing and diverse environment. You identify and collaborate with multiple teams or organizations and have a deep understanding of software systems that span multiple teams. In addition, you are comfortable presenting to the executive team. 

Here are some of the core technologies we use and teach across our Applications teams. You should have experience in one or more of these, or similar technologies: 

• Java 

• Python 

• React 

• AWS 

• Git 

• Docker 

• Kubernetes 

• Terraform / Cloud Formation or other IaC tools 

In addition, you have proven leadership experience from previous projects, regardless of title held. You have the ability to perform programming tasks and large engineering projects with independence and expertise. You will be responsible for guiding and mentoring other staff members and will regularly lead technical projects. You have a high level of mastery over software development best practices and building reusable design patterns. You have a history of delivering successful projects, as well as some lessons learned from failures.  

About Arctic Wolf

At Arctic Wolf, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that thrives on diversity of thought, background, and culture. This is reflected in our multiple awards, including Top Workplace USA (2021-2024), Best Places to Work – USA (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – Canada (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – UK (2024), and Kununu Top Company – Germany (2024). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction, with over 7,000 customers worldwide and more than 2,000 channel partners globally. As we continue to expand globally and enhance our technology, Arctic Wolf remains the most trusted name in the industry. 

Our Values 

Arctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers, so we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity and inclusion, and truly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate that—by protecting people’s and organizations’ sensitive data and seeking to end cyber risk— we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good.  

We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. See more about our Pack Unity here.   

We also believe and practice corporate responsibility, and have recently joined the Pledge 1% Movement, ensuring that we continue to give back to our community. We know that through our mission to End Cyber Risk we will continue to engage and give back to our communities.  

All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including:  

• Equity for all employees 

• Flexible time off and paid volunteer days 

• RRSP and 401k match 

• Training and career development programs 

• Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical, mental health, dental, disability, life and AD&D, and value-added services 

• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health services 

• Fertility support and paid parental leave 

Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. As such, we strive to make our entire employee experience as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodations by emailing recruiting@arcticwolf.com.  

Security Requirements  

• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of AWN business information (in accordance with our employee handbook and corporate policies). 

• Background checks are required for this position.  

• This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”).  Please note that, if applicable, an offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations.