Principal Software Engineer, (APIs/microservices/Python/Kafka/Elasticsearch)

Recorded Future is the world’s most advanced and largest intelligence company, seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design, build, and scale systems for their Attack Surface Intelligence module. The role involves leading backend service design, collaborating with product management, and ensuring system reliability and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of backend services and APIs in Python
• Architect and evolve microservice-based systems for scalability and resilience
• Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional partners to align technical work with business goals
• Proactively identify and resolve data and integration issues by diving deep into our pipelines and systems
• Drive observability and operational excellence across services
• Mentor other engineers through code reviews and design discussions
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders outside of the Attack Surface Intelligence team to inform solutions for data transfers around the greater Recorded Future ecosystem
• Contribute to technical roadmaps and long-term platform strategy

Requirements:

• Proven experience designing & maintaining scalable APIs and microservices in Python leveraging tools like Kafka, Clickhouse, and Elasticsearch
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and service-oriented architecture
• Comfortable exploring data to debug, validate assumptions, and drive better system behavior
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across teams to align on goals and priorities
• Track record of operating independently and driving complex projects, especially with a geographically distributed team
• Experience with informing and driving coding and design standards within a team