About the job
About Adaptive
AdaptiveSecurity is at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, being the only AI-focused investment from NVIDIA and OpenAI. Our mission is to combat AI-driven cyber threats effectively.
Founded in December 2025, Adaptive secured an impressive $81M in Series B funding, spearheaded by NVIDIA and Bain Capital Ventures, alongside contributions from Capital One Ventures and Citi Ventures, with ongoing support from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), the OpenAI Startup Fund, and Abstract Ventures. This funding round marked NVIDIA’s inaugural investment in AI cybersecurity.
Our founders, Brian Long and Andrew Jones, are seasoned entrepreneurs with a proven track record in scaling transformative companies. They previously co-founded Attentive, which achieved over $500M in annual revenue and a valuation exceeding $10B, and TapCommerce, which was acquired by Twitter. Their extensive experience in building high-growth, product-oriented businesses drives Adaptive's ambition to create a robust security layer for the AI era.
Trusted by top-tier banks, technology firms, and healthcare providers, Adaptive defends against emerging threats such as deepfakes, smishing, and AI-enhanced voice scams. With increasing enterprise adoption and a market potential exceeding $200B, we are just beginning our journey.
Role Overview
We are on the lookout for a Senior Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced startup atmosphere, where each engineer plays a pivotal role in shaping the product and the company’s future. You will take charge of significant features from inception to deployment, make long-lasting architectural decisions, and establish practices that enhance team productivity.
This position is ideal for someone eager to construct, mentor, and influence our operational methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement large-scale features and systems from start to finish.
- Establish practices that improve team efficiency and ensure codebase maintainability.
- Proactively drive change without waiting for direction.
- Collaborate closely with product and design teams from day one, merging roles and guiding project directions.
- Anticipate upcoming complexities and architect scalable systems to counter evolving threats.
- Assist in the hiring process by conducting interviews and identifying exceptional talent.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in developing customer-facing software solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
- Experience in collaborative team environments.
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of learning.
