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Software Engineer (AI/ML)

@ Blackpoint Cyber

Remote in Canada

$128k–$158k/yrRemoteFull-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Blackpoint Cyber is hiring a Software Engineer (AI/ML) to build back-end systems and data pipelines for its ML/AI capability under the SVP, Engineering & AI/ML. The work covers Python, Node.js or Go services on Kubernetes, APIs and GenAI workflows, with direct mentorship for growth in applied ML. The posting requires 3-5 years of back-end experience and states full-time employment with equity participation available globally.

Pay:

$128,000–$158,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain back-end services on Kubernetes
  • Contribute to GenAI workflows
  • Contribute to data pipelines supporting AI/ML
  • Build and consume REST, GraphQL or gRPC APIs
  • Participate in code review and cross-functional work

Requirements summary:

  • 3-5 years of back-end engineering experience
  • Python required; TypeScript or Java an asset
  • Microservices on Kubernetes experience
  • Database design across SQL and NoSQL
  • Working knowledge of ML/AI concepts
  • Back-end security fundamentals

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionLife insuranceRetirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-08-06
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentSoftware development
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Stock or equity

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Blackpoint Cyber

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We measure security by threats stopped, not alerts generated. Human led, AI powered 24/7 MDR built for MSPs and SMBs.

Full company description

Blackpoint Cyber is a technology-driven cybersecurity company. Founded in 2014 by former U.S. Department of Defense and intelligence security experts, Blackpoint leverages decades of real-world experience and deep knowledge of malicious tradecraft to provide proactive, nation-state-grade cybersecurity to organizations worldwide. Our mission is clear: to deliver 24/7, human-powered Managed Detection, Response, and Remediation (MDR) services, empowering IT professionals with the industry’s fastest threat elimination and risk mitigation capabilities. Blackpoint’s proprietary technology and active, AI-powered Security Operations Center (SOC) work together to stop cyber threats in real-time, ensuring organizations of all sizes remain protected in a constantly evolving threat landscape. At Blackpoint, we are a passionate team of cybersecurity professionals dedicated to helping Managed Service Providers (MSPs) become the heroes modern businesses rely on. By arming MSPs with cutting-edge technology, relentless 24/7 support, and a trusted partnership, we help them safeguard their clients and combat cyber threats with confidence and precision without enterprise level overhead and complexity. At Blackpoint Cyber, we believe sophisticated cybersecurity should be accessible to all. That’s why we remain deeply committed to the growth and success of the Managed IT and Security community, offering cutting-edge solutions that empower IT professionals to combat cyber threats with confidence. We measure security by threats stopped, not alerts generated.

LinkedIn followers
20,490
People associated on LinkedIn
208
Reported office locations
  • Remote, US
Business categories
  • Cyber Security
  • Software
  • Network Security
  • Computer
Other recorded names
  • Blackpoint Cyber
Specialties
  • cyber security
  • network security
  • threat neutralization
  • network visualization
  • lateral spread response
  • insider threat visibility
  • network mapping
  • risk and compliance reporting
  • realtime alerting
  • cyber defense
  • cyber threat response
  • multi-tenant
  • IoT security
  • managed detection and response
  • mdr
  • incident response
  • managed security
  • MSP
  • cyber security solution
  • security operations center
  • ransomware protection
  • ITDR
  • Agentic SOC
  • BEC
  • and business email compromise
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Reported total investment
201,400,000

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Blackpoint Cyber is a technology-driven cybersecurity company. Founded in 2014 by former U.S. Department of Defense and intelligence security experts, Blackpoint leverages decades of real-world experience and deep knowledge of malicious tradecraft to provide proactive, nation-state-grade cybersecurity to organizations worldwide. Our mission is clear: to deliver 24/7, human-powered Managed Detection, Response, and…

FieldValue
IndustryComputer and Network Security
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersRemote
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2014
Specialtiescyber securitynetwork securitythreat neutralizationnetwork visualizationlateral spread responseinsider threat visibilitynetwork mappingrisk and compliance reportingrealtime alertingcyber defense
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Job description

Blackpoint Cyber is the leading provider of world-class cybersecurity threat hunting, detection and remediation technology. Founded by former National Security Agency (NSA) cyber operations experts who applied their learnings to bring national security-grade technology solutions to commercial customers around the world, Blackpoint Cyber is in hyper-growth mode, fueled by a recent $190m series C round.

SUMMARY

Join a new engineering team built under the SVP, Engineering & AI/ML to accelerate Blackpoint Cyber's ML/AI capability. As a Software Engineer on this team, you'll build back-end systems and data pipelines within established architecture, working cross-functionally and growing your applied ML and Generative AI skills under the SVP's direct mentorship.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Build and maintain back-end services (Python, Node.js/Go) on Kubernetes within established architectural patterns.

  • Contribute to GenAI workflows

  • Contribute to data pipelines supporting AI/ML workflows, exercising judgment within defined engineering practices.

  • Build and consume APIs (REST, GraphQL, or gRPC) for secure, scalable services.

  • Collaborate with senior engineers on design decisions; take on new assignments with general guidance rather than owning architecture calls solo.

  • Participate in code review and cross-functional project work under senior engineer or team lead direction.

REQUIREMENTS

  • 3-5 years of back-end software engineering experience.

  • Python required. Familiarity with TypeScript and/or Java.

  • Experience with microservices on Kubernetes.

  • Solid understanding of database design across SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB).

  • Working knowledge of ML/AI concepts and workflows — we're open to strong back-end engineers earlier in their ML journey, with growth in this area actively supported through direct mentorship from the SVP, Engineering & AI/ML.

  • Understanding of back-end security fundamentals (API security, auth/authz basics).

  • Comfortable in an Agile environment.

NICE TO HAVE

  • Cloud infrastructure (AWS); data streaming basics (Kafka, Spark).

  • Exposure to LLM/agentic AI tooling.

  • Cybersecurity, IoT, or NLP domain experience (not required).

Blackpoint Cyber welcomes and encourages applications from qualified individuals of all races, colors, religions, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.

For eligible employees in the US, Blackpoint offers competitive Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance plans, a robust 401k plan, Discretionary Time Off, and other minor perks. International employees receive competitive benefits in accordance with local market standards and applicable country requirements.

Blackpoint believes all employees should share in the company’s success – equity participation is available to employees globally, with program details varying by location and employment structure.

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