Staff Engineer | Dark Web Monitoring at Nord Security

At NordStellar, we help companies know what hackers know—before they strike. Join the team turning threat intel into action. From dark web monitoring to attack surface management, we’re building tools that security teams rely on to stay ahead of threats. Your impact? Helping businesses spot vulnerabilities and prevent cyberattacks—keeping teams and customers safe. NordStellar is the newest addition to our suite of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. This innovative threat exposure management platform is designed to outsmart cyber threats, safeguard data, and prevent fraud. NordStellar gives companies the tools to stay ahead of hackers and beat them at their own game. Join us to build technology that lets businesses know what hackers know. The Dark Web Monitoring Team is a mission-driven, cross-functional team focused on identifying emerging dark-web threats and delivering insights. This team originated from Nord Security's Risk Management and Information Security departments and is now focused on developing its own standalone cybersecurity product, NordStellar. NordStellar is our new threat exposure management solution for businesses. We bring our expertise to empower proactive security leaders with a crucial insight: what hackers know about their business. NordStellar enables companies to detect and respond to cyber threats before they escalate. The platform monitors thousands of cybercrime communities and dark-web sites, providing cybersecurity teams with the right information and tools for better decision-making. Main Responsibilities • Own the technical vision, driving system architecture and long-term evolution across multiple domains (Web Scraping & Data Processing); • Lead and execute R&D efforts to explore new technologies or approaches; produce POCs as needed and translate findings into actionable engineering work; • Conduct high-level technical reviews, including architecture, design, and code reviews; • Solve deep, complex problems in large distributed systems and proactively identify systemic issues; • Uphold engineering standards, ensuring code quality, testing rigor, and compliance with security, risk, and legal requirements; • Act as a senior technical mentor, elevating the skills and impact of other engineers; • Collaborate closely with product and engineering leadership, developing a deep understanding of the domain to align technical direction with business goals. Core Requirements • Exceptional backend engineering proficiency, ideally with experience in Go or Python; • Strong system design skills (both low- and high-level), with the ability to select and apply appropriate architectural patterns; • Extensive experience with microservices and distributed, large-scale systems, including event-driven architectures; • Deep understanding of databases and data systems, including ACID guarantees, PACELC trade-offs, and handling extremely large data flows; • Hands-on experience with deployment, scaling strategies, resource optimization, and a solid understanding of modern infrastructure; • Ability to balance engineering best practices with real-world business needs, making thoughtful trade-offs when necessary. Tools You Will Use • Python; • Go; • MongoDB; • NATS; • Kubernetes; • gRPC; • Argo Workflows. Salary Range • Monthly gross salary from 6600 - 7800 EUR. What We Offer Innovate with industry leaders Work alongside global experts to build world-leading cybersecurity tools, impacting millions of users around the world. Learn & grow Boost your skills via our extensive training programs (online and offline) & other resources. Benefit from mentorship and career-switch opportunities to grow within the company.  Work in a next-gen Cyber City office Thrive in our bustling office, featuring ergonomic workspaces, modern meeting rooms, engaging events, and specialty coffee to fuel your day. Hybrid work Enjoy the flexibility with 3 office days and working from home for the remaining 2. Work from anywhere Recharge with a change of scenery – choose work from any location when you feel a need to power your creativity and drive.   Physical well-being Boost your health with free-of-charge 24/7 gym access, onsite and online workouts, and consultations led by in-house Physical Well-Being experts.  Mental & emotional health Nurture your mind with free psychologist consultations, dedicated mental health events, and premium access to top-rated wellness apps like Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic. Premium healthcare Receive private health insurance giving you peace of mind for your health needs. Extra days off Enjoy additional vacation days off as you grow with us. Plus, get extra days for sick leave, special occasions, or parenting needs.   Joyful moments – special treats Celebrate life’s big moments with special gifts from us on your birthday, anniversary, and other major events, such as weddings or the arrival of a new family member.   Company events & team-building Experience iconic Nord Security celebrations, team-buildings, and knowledge-sharing events, nurturing bonds that fuel our success. Workation Embark on a legendary company getaway abroad, filled with exciting activities, live concerts, engaging workshops, and epic time together. Kindly refer to our Privacy Notice for Recruitment Candidates for comprehensive information regarding our data handling procedures throughout recruitment processes: [Upgrade to PRO to see link] We expect all candidates to provide accurate and complete information during the recruitment process. 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