Critical Start
A Senior Software Engineer at Critical Start develops and maintains cloud backend services and interfaces, working on distributed systems and microservices using Python, Celery, Redis, RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL, and ElasticSearch. The role involves designing APIs, ensuring code quality, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to documentation and automation.
Critical Start is a US-based cybersecurity firm specializing in managed detection & response (MDR) and incident response. It delivers 24x7, AI-accelerated yet human-validated detection, investigation, and response across IT and operational technology (OT) environments to cut through alert noise and remediate real threats. Their SLA-backed service blends automation with analyst validation to take trusted action and reduce organizational risk. Critical Start positions itself as a strategic partner to enhance security posture and achieve measurable risk reduction.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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