Backend Senior Software Engineer (AUE: Attack and User Emulation Team)
Simspace Corporation
| Company | Simspace Corporation |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | San Jose |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (ashby) |
Description
SimSpace serves as an AI Proving Ground where organizations can confidently train, test, and outmaneuver adversaries in any environment. Trusted by allied governments, militaries, enterprises, and research institutions worldwide, SimSpace enables adaptive, AI-ready defenses that stay ahead of evolving threats. Founded in 2015 by experts from U.S. Cyber Command and MIT Lincoln Laboratory, the platform unifies training, testing, and validation in a realistic, live-fire simulation—helping teams evaluate security investments, optimize performance, and compress cyber readiness cycles from months to days.
Why join SimSpace? We are an organization that is focused on building our culture and mindfully enhancing our atmosphere every day which is why we have collaborated on an integral value system. Our governing philosophy of being Human Centered is deeply embedded within our value system. We apply this philosophy to every one of our internal team members, external clients, and their customers.
How Do We Work? We believe that people are at the center of everything we do. SimSpace fosters a culture of continuous learning, curiosity, and professional growth. That belief shows up in action: in-house training, internal and external learning platforms, cyber conferences, industry events, and dedicated time for skill development. Our people are empowered to shape their careers - and it shows. Year over year, SimSpace consistently outperforms industry benchmarks in internal mobility, promotions, and total rewards growth.
Who Thrives Here? We are a team of innovators, protectors, and problem-solvers. We believe diversity of thought and experience fuels better solutions, and we’re committed to building teams that reflect the communities we serve. Whether you’re remote or office-based, you’ll collaborate with talented colleagues across departments and time zones, united by the mission to create a safer digital world.
We invite you to apply today!
Senior Software Engineer 1 (AUE: Attack and User Emulation Team)
We are looking for:
As a Backend Senior Software Engineer, AUE (AUE: Attack and User Emulation) to provide expertise in microservices, event-driven messaging systems, Spring Boot, and containerization. In this role, you will drive delivery of various containerized microservices that provide the core emulation services of our cyber ranges. These services allow our users to simulate real-life cyber attacks and user personas to add high fidelity realism to our products. You'll be responsible for ensuring our engineering practices are exemplary by guiding the team on best coding practices, system architecture, and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement. Your mentorship will be key in helping team members grow, while you contribute directly to code, design, and architecture.
What will you be doing as our Backend Senior Software Engineer, AUE:
- Design, develop, and maintain core services for cybersecurity range simulation, focusing on scalability, performance, and fault tolerance.
- Lead end-to-end technical projects, from requirements gathering and architecture design to deployment, while setting clear goals and priorities.
- Mentor and support engineers on the team, promoting a collaborative culture and guiding them in coding best practices, testing, and architectural design.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Managers and UX Designers to translate requirements into technically sound, user-centered solutions.
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to company standards.
- Implement robust monitoring and alerting strategies to maintain high uptime and quick response to potential system issues.
- Ensure services meet security and compliance standards by integrating appropriate controls into the development lifecycle.
- Contribute to documentation that details technical architecture, system design, and best practices