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$180,000 – $230,000/yr

Staff Software Engineer, GKOS

United StatesUnited StatesRemoteFull-Timelead
Software EngineerSoftware Engineering
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Who We Are; What We Do; Where We’re Going Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers,

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Software EngineerSoftware Engineering
Who We Are; What We Do; Where We’re Going
 
Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries.
 
Serving thousands of customers globally, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security.
 
With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity.
 
If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you! 

  • Contribute directly to our codebase, building features as well as addressing bugs and technical debt directly with an eye towards code quality and best practices.
  • Drive design for complex software projects, and work with Engineering Managers to delegate work across many different engineers. Be willing and able to assist these engineers in implementing designs, while being open to feedback and modifications.
  • Take ownership of major initiatives, and drive them to completion with minimal oversight.  You flag concerns and blockers early, and are detail-oriented in your work.
  • Collaborate with other engineers.  Soft skills are a must in this role, as you will be expected to drive technical discussions within and across many engineering teams.  You should be capable of navigating interpersonal challenges and strong opinions with a cool head.
  • 12+ years of professional backend development experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field  OR
    • 10+ years of professional backend development experience + a master’s degree in a relevant field OR
    • 8+ years of professional backend development experience + a PhD in a relevant field OR
    • 15+ years of professional backend development experience.
    • 6+ years of professional experience working on Python application development.
    • 3+ years of professional experience working with Linux servers, local or in the cloud.
    • Strong interpersonal skills, able to drive technical decision making across many talented engineers with strong opinions.
    • Strong system design and architecture skills for Web and/or IoT products.
    • Strong knowledge of web security and cryptography.
    • Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (DNS, firewalls, etc).
  • Experience with Linux Administration, Linux System Development, and/or Linux Kernel Development.
  • Experience with AI/ML systems, both in terms of AI-assisted development and AI/ML-driven feature development.
  • Experience with software and hardware security for IoT devices.
  • Experience with containerization platforms like Docker or Kubernetes.
  • Experience with virtualization technology (Virtual Machine, QEMU, KVM).
  • Experience with Gitlab pipelines, and/or related CI/CD infrastructure development (Jenkins, Github, etc).
  • Experience with JavaScript/Typescript and ReactJS.
  • Experience with Bash scripting.
  • The Compensation range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. Please note that the actual compensation may vary depending on location and job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location and you are selected for an interview, the Talent Acquisition Partner can share more information with you.  If the compensation structure for the role includes an incentive component (i.e. most Sales roles) the range below represents total target compensation (TTC) (base salary + variable). 
     
    $180,000 - $230,000 (USD) a year
    $150,000 - $200,000 (CAD) a year   
    Salary range (min - max)
     
    Position Type: Current Vacancy 

    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    United States
    Remote within one country
    Who can apply
    US

    Listing Details

    Posted
    May 1, 2026
    First seen
    May 1, 2026
    Last seen
    May 5, 2026

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    Days active
    3
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    0
    Trust Level
    80%
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    May 5, 2026

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    Staff Software Engineer, GKOS$180k–$230k