Company Overview
We are the meeting point of ideation and conviction. We are passionate about working with extraordinary people who want to become founders of the next generation of cybersecurity companies. Whiterabbit is not just a venture studio; it’s a haven for extraordinary talent with a passion to build solutions that matter. Founded on the belief that true impact lies in great people solving the fundamental and boring challenges , Whiterabbit thrives on the fusion of these two concepts.
About the job
Founding Engineer (Full Stack Engineer)
WhiteRabbit is looking for a founding engineer to help us build this from the ground up. This is a 0 to 1 role where you’ll be architecting and building our core platform that uses AI to transform how enterprises handle their detection capabilities.
What we need:
• Someone who can build production systems from scratch and isn’t afraid to make big technical decisions
• Full stack chops – React/TypeScript on the frontend, solid backend skills (Python/Go)
• Experience with security engineering, detection engineering, or SIEM systems is huge
• Cloud platform expertise (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Startup experience, especially early-stage, is a major plus
This is a chance to shape a product that solves the daily problems security teams face. We’ve got great backing from folks who know this space and are committed to building something meaningful.
Responsibilities:
- Build production systems from scratch and make big technical decisions
- Full stack chops – React/TypeScript on the frontend, solid backend skills (Python/Go)
- Experience with security engineering, detection engineering, or SIEM systems
- Cloud platform expertise (AWS/GCP/Azure)
- Startup experience, especially early-stage, is a major plus
Technical Skills:
• Languages: Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Go
• Frameworks: React, Node.js
• Cloud: AWS/GCP/Azure
• Data: Elasticsearch, Kafka/streaming platforms
• Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Docker
• Security: SIEM platforms, security protocols, API security
What We’re Looking For:
• Strong builder mindset with the ability to move fast and be resourceful
• Experience making technical decisions with limited information
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence technical direction
• Passion for security and making detection systems more effective
• Comfort with ambiguity and rapidly changing priorities
• Strong opinions, weakly held – willing to debate and adapt
• Desire to shape company culture and build diverse, high-performing teams
Preferred Experience
• Security engineering or detection engineering background
• Experience with SIEM systems, log analysis, or security tools
• Knowledge of AI/ML, particularly in production environments
• Understanding of modern security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK)
• Experience with real-time data processing and streaming
• Prior experience as a technical founder or early employee
What We Offer:
• Founding employee equity package
• Competitive salary
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
How to Apply:
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