Software Engineer - Cybersecurity

Job title: Software Engineer - Cybersecurity in USA at HealthEquity

Company: HealthEquity

Job description: OverviewHow you can make a differenceWe are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Software Engineer to join our dynamic team, focusing on the development and delivery of cutting-edge cybersecurity and fraud prevention tools. The ideal candidate will have experience in building and delivering secure, scalable solutions using Golang for core product development and Python for automation. This role requires a proactive, independent engineer with a strong background in supporting security or fraud teams to address cyber defense, fraud prevention, and security automation challenges.What you’ll be doing

• Design, develop, and maintain cybersecurity and fraud prevention tools using Golang for high-performance, scalable product builds.


• Create and implement automation scripts and workflows using Python to enhance security workflows and streamline processes.


• Collaborate with Distinguished/Principal Engineers and Cyber Engineers to solution and deliver innovative tools that address emerging threats in cyber defense and fraud prevention.


• Ensure secure coding practices and robust testing to deliver reliable, production-ready solutions.


• Drive projects from concept to deployment, ensuring alignment with business and security objectives.


• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, vulnerabilities, and fraud tactics to inform tool development.

What you will need to be successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).


• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on cybersecurity or fraud prevention tooling.


• Proficient and independent experience in Golang for building secure, scalable, and high-performance applications, with demonstrated expertise in:

• Golang’s concurrency model, including goroutines and channels, to develop efficient, parallelized security tools.

Writing idiomatic Go code, leveraging interfaces, structs, and error handling for robust application design. * Optimizing performance using Go’s standard library and profiling tools for resource-intensive cybersecurity applications.

• Building RESTful APIs and microservices in Go for secure, scalable deployments.


• Advanced proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, and integrating security workflows.


• Proven experience working with or directly supporting security teams in designing and delivering cybersecurity or fraud prevention solutions.


• Familiarity with open-source tools and frameworks in the cybersecurity domain (e.g., intrusion detection, SIEM, fraud detection libraries).


• Familiarity with the startup ecosystem and a track record of contributing to or leveraging open-source cybersecurity projects.


• Experience with cloud-native security tools and platforms (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, or similar) for deploying and securing distributed systems.


• Strong understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices and DevSecOps principles.


• Ability to deliver complex projects in a fast-paced environment.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling cutting-edge cybersecurity challenges.

• Contributions to open-source cybersecurity or fraud prevention projects (e.g., GitHub repositories, tool development).


• Knowledge of modern fraud detection techniques, including machine learning or behavioral analytics.


• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, GDPR, or PCI-DSS.Experience with other programming languages (e.g., Rust, C++) for security-focused applications.


• Knowledge of cyber threats and threat-informed defense concepts**, including adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and their application to prevention methodologies such as proactive threat hunting, zero-trust architecture, and behavior-based detection.

#LI-RemoteThis is a remote position.Salary Range$92000.00 To $142,000.00 / yearBenefits & PerksThe actual compensation offer is determined based on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and work location. This position will be eligible for performance-based incentives as part of the total compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision

• HSA contribution and match

• Dependent care FSA match

• Uncapped paid time off

• Paid parental leave

• 401(k) match

• Personal and healthcare financial literacy programs

• Ongoing education & tuition assistance

• Gym and fitness reimbursement

• Wellness program incentives

Why work with HealthEquityWhy work with HealthEquityHealthEquity has a vision that by 2030 we will make HSAs as wide-spread and popular as retirement accounts. We are passionate about providing a solution that allows American families to connect health and wealth. Join us and discover a work experience where the person is valued more than the position. Click to learn more.You belong at HealthEquity!HealthEquity, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to being an employer where no matter your background or identity – you feel welcome and included. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. HealthEquity is a drug-free workplace. For more information about our EEO policy, or about HealthEquity’s applicant disability accommodation, drug-free-workplace, background check, and E-Verify policies, please visit our .HealthEquity uses Microsoft Copilot to transcribe screening interviews between candidates and their direct Talent Partner for note taking and interview summaries. By scheduling a screening interview with us, you consent to Microsoft Copilot’s AI technology recording and transcribing your interview with your Talent Partner. This information will be reviewed for accuracy and then used by HealthEquity to summarize the interview, ensure accuracy, and facilitate our hiring process. We take privacy seriously. You have the option to opt out. If you wish to opt out of this Microsoft Copilot transcription, please notify your Talent Partner in advance of the interview. If we do not receive an opt-out request from you, we will assume that you consent to the use of Microsoft Copilot.HealthEquity is committed to your privacy as an applicant for employment. For information on our privacy policies and practices, please visit .

Expected salary: $92000 - 142000 per year

Location: USA

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