*Come join Deepwatch's team of world\-class cybersecurity professionals and the brightest minds in the industry.**
If you're ready to challenge yourself with work that matters, then this is the place for you. We're redefining cybersecurity as one of the fastest\-growing companies in the U.S. – and we have a blast doing it! With the launch of our new India Global Capability Center (GCC) in Bengaluru, we're expanding our global footprint and building a diverse, high\-impact team driving innovation and excellence at scale.
*Who We Are**
Deepwatch is the leader in managed security services, protecting organizations from ever\-increasing cyber threats 24/7/365\. Powered by Deepwatch's cloud\-based security operations platform, Deepwatch provides the industry's fastest, most comprehensive detection and automated response to cyber threats together with tailored guidance from dedicated experts to mitigate risk and measurably improve security posture. Hundreds of organizations, from Fortune 100 to mid\-sized enterprises, trust Deepwatch to protect their business.
Our core values drive everything we do at Deepwatch, including our approach to tackling tough cyber challenges. We seek out tenacious individuals who are passionate about solving complex problems and protecting our customers. At Deepwatch, every decision, process, and hire is made with a focus on improving our cybersecurity solutions and delivering an exceptional experience for our customers. By embracing our values, we create a culture of excellence that is dedicated to empowering our team members to explore their potential, expand their skill sets, and achieve their career aspirations, which is supported by our unique annual professional development benefit.
2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021 Great Place to Work® Certified
2024 Military Times Best for Vets Employers
2024 US Department of Labor Hire Vets Gold Award
2024 Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers
2024 Cyber Defense Magazine, Global Infosec Awards
2023 and 2022 Fortress Cybersecurity Award
2023 $180M Series C investment from Springcoast Capital Partners, Splunk Ventures, and Vista Credit Partners of Vista Equity Partners
2022 Cybersecurity Excellence Award for MDR
*Title: Lead Software Engineer**
*Location: Hybrid, Bengaluru**
Deepwatch is seeking a **Lead Software Engineer** to join our team of world\-class cybersecurity professionals. In this role, you will lead the design and development of key components of Deepwatch's Cyber Resilience Platform. You will work closely with cross\-functional teams to build scalable, secure, and high\-performing systems that power threat detection, incident response, security automation, and data\-driven insights.This highly collaborative development team focuses on handling complex issues, solving time\-sensitive problems, and delivering robust solutions at scale.
This role is hands\-on and delivery\-focused, requiring strong technical expertise, ownership of complex features, and mentorship of engineers within the team.
*In this role, you'll get to:**
Lead the design and development of scalable backend services and platform capabilities
Build and enhance product features that power the Deepwatch Cyber Resilience Platform
Contribute to architecture decisions within your team, ensuring scalability, performance, and security best practices
Develop and maintain internal tools that optimize operational workflows
Design and implement APIs (REST/GraphQL) and microservices\-based solutions
Build and maintain data pipelines and integrations within our data environment, including Snowflake and related data platforms
Write high\-quality, reusable, and testable code with strong unit and end\-to\-end test coverage
Collaborate closely with Product, Security Experts, and other engineering teams to deliver robust solutions
Mentor junior engineers and support code reviews, technical guidance, and best practices
Leverage AI capabilities and automation to improve platform intelligence and engineering efficiency
Leverage AI\-assisted development tools and automation frameworks to improve engineering productivity, code quality, and delivery efficiency
Contribute to the development of AI\-enabled platform capabilities and integrations leveraging modern GenAI technologies
*To be successful in this role, you'll need to:**
5\-8\+ years of experience in object\-oriented programming and backend development
Strong experience building REST or GraphQL APIs with automated unit testing
Solid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
Strong programming skills in Java (**mandatory**), with working knowledge of Python preferred.
Hands\-on experience working with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or equivalent)
Experience working within modern data environments, including building or integrating with data lakes, data warehouses, and Snowflake
Experience with data streaming or pipeline technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar
Exposure to OpenSearch or similar search/indexing technologies
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Strong working knowledge of Git and CI/CD processes
Experience working in Agile development environments and practicing test\-driven development
Understanding of secure coding practices (OWASP) and security\-first engineering mindset
Ability to independently drive features from design to production
Familiarity with modern AI\-assisted software development tools and engineering productivity workflows
Understanding of Generative AI concepts, Large Language Models (LLMs), and their practical applications in software platforms
Exposure to integrating or working with AI/ML\-driven systems, APIs, or automation workflows is a plus
*Preferred Skills**
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform
Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible
Understanding of authentication, authorization, caching, and performance optimization
Experience with log analysis, alert triage workflows, and incident response processes
Experience integrating with or building components for SOAR platforms or large\-scale data lake environments
Experience optimizing data models, queries, and performance within Snowflake
Familiarity with GenAI ecosystems, LLM\-powered workflows, embeddings, or vector database concepts
Experience using AI\-assisted coding and developer productivity tools within the software development lifecycle
Why Deepwatch?
Mission\-driven company focused on protecting customers from threats 24/7
**Hybrid work model in India**, with access to collaborative office space in Bangalore
High\-impact leadership role with strong visibility across Product \& Engineering
Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits
A company recognized as a **Great Place to Work® for five consecutive years**
Opportunity to shape the future of cybersecurity and AI\-driven platforms
*Life at Deepwatch:**
For employees, Deepwatch fosters a unique, flexible work environment designed with collaboration in mind. The company emphasizes personal and professional
growth, offering benefits such as professional development programs, comprehensive health coverage, and generous parental leave. Deepwatch is also committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, aiming to empower underrepresented groups in tech by connecting them with meaningful opportunities, mentors, and sponsors.
In recognition of its supportive workplace culture, Deepwatch earned the Great Place To Work Certification/(TM) in 2025, underscoring its dedication to creating a positive and inclusive work environment. Deepwatch is a global cybersecurity company with offices in San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Tampa, Florida; and Bengaluru, India.
*What We Offer:**
At Deepwatch, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your well\-being and financial security.
*We provide:**
Group Health Insurance – Comprehensive medical coverage for you and your dependents.
Group Accidental Insurance – Financial protection in case of accidental injuries.
Group Term Life Insurance – Security for your loved ones in unforeseen circumstances.
Comprehensive Wellness, OPD and Gym support program