Backend Software Engineer, Attack Surface Intelligence (Elixir)

Recorded Future
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Jul 23, 2025
With 1,000 intelligence professionals, over $300M in sales, and serving over 1,900 clients worldwide, Recorded Future is the world's most advanced, and largest, intelligence company! Now part of Mastercard but still operating independently, Recorded Future is at the leading edge of not only cyber intelligence, but also providing intelligence data at the forefront of one of the largest global payment networks. We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer specializing in Elixir to join our Applications Team. This role focuses on developing and maintaining backend services that power our customer-facing applications, ensuring seamless interaction with our comprehensive scanning infrastructure. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities. You'll join a small team of highly skilled engineers, bring new knowledge, and have the opportunity to contribute to our growing culture of professionalism. What You'll Do: Utilize Elixir to design and implement robust backend services supporting customer-facing applications Deliver high-quality and maintainable code with reliable test coverage Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers and infrastructure partners, to ensure integration with our scanning infrastructure Regularly report on project progress and provide insights to senior engineers and management Engage in technical discussions and bring forward ideas to refine backend processes and technologies What You'll Bring: 2+ years of experience in software engineering, with experience in Enterprise SaaS or Cybersecurity/Networking environments. Proficiency in Elixir or Erlang and general backend development. Experience with AWS environments and container orchestration using Kubernetes. Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices. Familiarity with version control systems, including Git and Github. Capability to monitor platforms efficiently, analyze performance, and apply necessary improvements. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts and collaborate effectively. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with Python and Scala to facilitate collaboration across different teams. Proficient in communicating with ElasticSearch or similar data stores Experience in developing backend systems for high-availability, customer-facing applications. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles relevant to product development. Understanding of cloud-native services, particularly in AWS. Why should you join Recorded Future? Recorded Future employees (or "Futurists"), represent over 40 nationalities and embody our core values of having high standards, practicing inclusion, and acting ethically. Our dedication to empowering clients with intelligence to disrupt adversaries has earned us a 4.8-star user rating from Gartner and more than 45 of the Fortune 100 companies as clients. Want more info? Blog & Podcast: Learn everything you want to know (and maybe some things you'd rather not know) about the world of cyber threat intelligence Linkedin, Instagram&Twitter: What's happening at Recorded Future The Record: The Record is a cybersecurity news publication that explores the untold stories in this rapidly changing field Timeline: History of Recorded Future Recognition: Check out our awards and announcements We are committed to maintaining an environment that attracts and retains talent from a diverse range of experiences, backgrounds and lifestyles. By ensuring all feel included and respected for being unique and bringing their whole selves to work, Recorded Future is made a better place every day. 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