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#RunwiththePack
At Arctic Wolf, we’re on a mission to end cyber risk.
We are a global leader in security operations, helping organizations stay resilient against evolving cyber threats through industry-leading security operations, threat intelligence, and a people-first approach to cybersecurity.
More than 3,000 Pack members across the world work together every day to protect our customers and empower security teams with new levels of speed, accuracy, and intelligence at scale. What sets us apart is our relentless focus on our customers, innovation at scale, and a collaborative culture where talented people can do meaningful work that truly makes a difference.
We’re constantly looking for talented people to join the Pack and help us take our performance to the next level.
About the Position:
At Arctic Wolf, you will not just watch the cybersecurity industry evolve – you will help lead the change. Our global team is made up of people who thrive on solving complex problems, moving quickly, and building technology that protects organizations around the world. We are proud to be recognized by Forbes, CNBC, Fortune, CRN, Gartner Peer Insights, and International Data Corporation MarketScape. What matters most is the work behind these recognitions: delivering real outcomes for customers through award-winning innovation such as our Aurora Platform.
If you are looking for meaningful work, smart teammates, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a high-growth company that is redefining security operations, Arctic Wolf is the right place for you.
Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk.
We are looking for a Staff AI Developer to help achieve this mission.
Position Overview
The Staff AI Developer will contribute to our Engineering organization by designing and building next-generation security operations automation platforms that improve detection reliability, incident response speed, and operational efficiency. This role combines advanced backend engineering, cloud-native architecture, cybersecurity automation, and applied artificial intelligence to develop intelligent systems that strengthen Arctic Wolf’s security operations capabilities.
As a senior technical leader, you will help define architectural direction, mentor engineers, and drive innovation across automation frameworks, detection pipelines, and artificial intelligence-powered security workflows.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend automation solutions for security operations.
- Build cloud-native services and microservices using Python, Go, and AWS technologies.
- Develop detection pipelines, incident response automation, and security orchestration frameworks.
- Integrate AI-powered capabilities, including LLMs, agentic frameworks, and intelligent workflows.
- Collaborate with threat researchers, data scientists, and engineering teams to deliver innovative security solutions.
- Implement CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, and modern software engineering best practices.
- Provide technical leadership through architecture design, code reviews, and mentorship.
- Drive innovation in cybersecurity automation, AI adoption, and platform scalability.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in backend software development, cloud infrastructure, or security-focused engineering.
- Strong expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and automation platforms.
- Hands-on experience with Python, Go, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and microservices.
- Experience working with AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
- Proven experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into production systems.
Mandatory Skills
- Experience developing applications using Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Hands-on experience with AI Gateways (LLM & MCP).
- Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, Agentic AI Frameworks, and RAG architectures.
- Advanced knowledge of Generative AI, LLMs, and Small Language Models (SLMs).
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity concepts including: Threat Hunting Vulnerability & Exposure Management MITRE ATT&CK Security Operations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building security operations or cybersecurity automation platforms.
- Experience working with SOC, threat detection, or incident response teams.
- Familiarity with threat intelligence, security analytics, and detection engineering.
- Experience contributing to technical strategy and architecture leadership.
On-Camera Policy
To support a fair, transparent, and engaging interview experience, candidates interviewing remotely are expected to be on camera during all video interviews. Being on camera fosters authentic connection, improves communication, and allows for full engagement from both candidates and interviewers. We understand that technical, bandwidth, or location-related challenges may occasionally prevent video use. If this applies, candidates are required to notify us in advance so we can explore appropriate accommodations.
About Arctic Wolf
At Arctic Wolf, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that thrives on diversity of thought, background, and culture. This is reflected in our multiple awards, including Top Workplace USA (2021-2025), Best Places to Work – USA (2021-2025), Great Place to Work – Canada (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – UK (2024-2026), and Kununu Top Company – Germany (2024-2026). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction, with over 10,000 customers worldwide and more than 2,000 channel partners globally. As we continue to expand globally and enhance our technology, Arctic Wolf remains the most trusted name in the industry.
Our Values
Arctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers, so we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity and inclusion and truly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate that—by protecting people’s and organizations’ sensitive data and seeking to end cyber risk— we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good.
We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. See more about our Pack Unity here.
We also believe and practice corporate responsibility, and have recently joined the Pledge 1% Movement, ensuring that we continue to give back to our community. We know that through our mission to End Cyber Risk we will continue to engage and give back to our communities.
Benefits
All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including:
- Equity for all employees
- 18 days annual leave, flexible holidays & festivals, and paid volunteer days
- Training and career development programs
- Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical insurance for you and your family, life insurance (3x compensation), and personal accident insurance.
- A modern workplace in Helios Business Park in Bengaluru
Security Requirements
At Arctic Wolf, protecting our people, customers, and data is fundamental to how we operate. All employees are expected to uphold our commitment to security, privacy, and compliance by following internal information security policies, standards, and controls designed to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of business, customer, employee, and other confidential information and to support compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Depending on the role and where permitted by applicable law, employment may be subject to background verification and additional regulatory, security, or compliance requirements, including obligations related to data protection and export control laws, and authorization requirements where applicable.
