Ensign is hiring !
The Software Engineer for AI Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and deployment of an autonomous penetration testing platform that leverages Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI agents to enhance automated offensive security capabilities.
This role involves building production-grade backend and frontend services that support both staging and production environments. The incumbent will collaborate closely with AI researchers, cybersecurity specialists, and DevOps engineers to deliver a secure, scalable, and reliable platform supporting continuous penetration testing operations.
1. System Design and Development
Design and implement backend microservices in languages such as Python and Go for orchestrating autonomous agents, data pipelines, and workflow automation.
Develop frontend interfaces and dashboards using languages and frameworks such as TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS to manage, visualise, and report testing activities.
Ensure system scalability, performance, and maintainability through robust architecture, modular design, and efficient code practices
2. AI and Agent Integration
Integrate LLM-based automation and reasoning components into penetration testing workflows
Develop prompt orchestration, model chaining, and contextual reasoning capabilities for AI agents
Work with AI researchers to translate prototype logic into production-ready components and APIs
Incorporate AI security considerations into design and development of AI agents, MCP tools and other APIs
Support secure operation of the AI platform through logging, monitoring, and sandbox isolation mechanisms
3. Quality and Compliance
Adhere to best practices for software development lifecycle (SDLC) standards and documentation requirements
Ensure code quality through automated testing, code reviews, and version control practices
Comply with cybersecurity and data protection requirements in all development activities
Minimum 3-6 years of professional experience in full-stack or backend software engineering roles
Proficiency in Python and Go for API, microservices, and system orchestration development
Experience with frontend frameworks including React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS
Demonstrated experience deploying applications to production environments with Docker, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and database systems (PostgreSQL, Redis)
Exposure to AI agent frameworks, LLM orchestration, or prompt engineering
Understanding of offensive security, penetration testing methodologies, or cybersecurity frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK or OWASP
Experience in event-driven architecture or distributed systems
Knowledge of secure coding practices and DevSecOps principles
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