Founding Full-Stack Software Engineer at MindFort (X25)
$150K - $220K  •  0.10% - 0.40%
Autonomous Security Agents
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
US citizen/visa only
Any (new grads ok)
About MindFort
About the role
Skills: Next.js, Python, React, PostgreSQL

About Us:

MindFort is building fully autonomous AI agents powered by their in-house models that can find, exploit, and patch complex vulnerabilities in web applications at massive scale. MindFort agents use the same principles as human penetration testers to understand their target and figure out the best ways to work together to exploit it. While security teams were already behind with legacy tools and processes, AI coding is make the problem worse. AI generates code far faster than human teams can secure it; MindFort can match that speed and scale. Our agents will become critical as organizations scale up development with AI.

Role & Responsibilities:

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Full-Stack Developer with focus on backend and AI. Should have a strong understanding of Python, API Design, and system architecture. As part of our dynamic team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance web applications and AI Agent systems.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop modular, reusable, and maintainable features Python.
  • Implement features that adhere to software design best practices.
  • Build and maintain complex features with a focus on performance and scalability.
  • Design and create APIs in Python powering AI Agents.
  • Building Agentic AI systems and creating systems to power agents for cybersecurity.
  • Understanding of Database systems and efficiency in Postgres SQL.
  • Build backend services via RESTful APIs, GraphQL, or other protocols.
  • Understanding and building backend systems (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Analyze and identify bottlenecks in the backend codebase and implement solutions to optimize application performance.

Qualifications::

  • Experience: Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related degree.
  • AI Tools: Experience using AI tools like Cursor to improve development speed and quality.
  • Proficiency: Strong knowledge of Python, API Design, Database systems, AI Libraries, AI Agents, LLMs.
  • Python & AI Expertise: Deep understanding of Python and AI particularly LLMs and including advanced features and software design principles. Understanding of Agentic AI Architectures and experience creating AI Agents.
  • Backend Architecture: Strong Understanding of API Design and principles. Building scalable and optimization systems with efficient design patterns. Building and designing micro-services and distributed systems knowledge.
  • Version Control: Strong experience using Git and Git-based workflows (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket).
  • CI/CD: Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment practices and tools.
  • Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile environments with tools such as Jira, Trello, or Asana.
  • Collaboration Tools: Strong communication and collaboration skills, experience working in cross-functional teams.

Nice to have:

  • Experience building AI applications and products.
  • Experience in Cybersecurity, understanding of web vulnerabilities, and working with security tools.
  • Working with LLM models, serving frameworks, and Inference architecture.
  • Strong design principles when building backend components in AI products

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