Security Engineering | Any location, Canada Coalition is the world's first Active Insurance provider designed to help prevent digital risk before it strikes. Founded in 2017, Coalition combines comprehensive insurance coverage and innovative cybersecurity tools to help businesses manage and mitigate potential cyberattacks.Opportunities to make an impact with bold thinking are real—and happening daily at Coalition.About the role This role is a Principal-level individual contributor position embedded in the Security Engineering organization, focused on Wirespeed’s most complex detection and integration workflows. The Principal Software Engineer will own critical backend services and integrations end to end, from architecture and design through implementation, rollout, and ongoing quality. They will have broad autonomy to shape the technical direction of Wirespeed’s detection and enrichment stack and will serve as a technical multiplier for the broader engineering team.ResponsibilitiesLead the design and implementation of core backend services and integrations that power Wirespeed’s detection and enrichment platform.Own high-impact integrations with key security tools (such as EDR, identity providers, and SIEMs) end to end, including reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability.Collaborate with detection engineering and security operations to translate detection strategies into robust, production-quality logic and pipelines.Set technical standards for code quality, testing, and observability, and drive consistent adoption through design and code reviews.Mentor and guide senior engineers, helping them navigate complex architectural decisions and develop scalable, secure solutions.Skills and QualificationsSignificant experience as a backend or platform engineer building distributed systems and cloud-based services in production.Strong proficiency with TypeScript/Node.js or a similar modern backend language and framework.Hands-on experience designing and maintaining integrations with third-party APIs or platforms; experience with security tools (EDR, identity, SIEM) is highly preferred.Solid understanding of security concepts and practices, with expertise in at least one of: endpoint detection and response, identity and access management, SIEM/log analytics, or detection engineering.Proven ability to design, deliver, and operate complex systems that handle high volumes of data, with strong reliability and observability.Demonstrated technical leadership, including influencing architecture, mentoring other engineers, and collaborating effectively across teams.Strong communication skills and a practical, outcome-oriented approach to problem solving.Experience in a cybersecurity, MDR, or related domain is a plus, but not strictly required if the candidate brings strong backend and integration depth and is eager to learn the security domain.Compensation As a remote-first organization, our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several Canadian geographic markets.In Alberta, British Columbia & Ontario the base salary for this position ranges from $203,300/year up to $253,300/year.For all other locations, the base salary for this position ranges from $183,000/year up to $233,000/year.Consistent with applicable laws, an employee's pay within this range is based on a number of factors, which include but are not limited to relevant education, skills, job-related knowledge, qualifications, work experience, credentials, and/or geographic location. Your Recruiter can share more on the specific target salary range for your location during the interview process. Coalition, Inc. reserves the right to modify this range as needed.Vacancy Status:This posting is for an existing vacancy.Use of AI: We utilize AI-assisted tools to help us organize and review the high volume of applications we receive. However, our human recruiting team makes all final hiring decisions and interview selections, valuing personal connection over algorithms.Application Updates:Consistent with our commitment to transparency, if you are interviewed for this role, we will provide a status update on your application within 45 days of your final interview.100% medical, dental, and vision coverageFlexible PTOAnnual home office stipend and WeWork accessMental & physical health wellness programs like Headspace, Lumino, and more!Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancementWhy Coalition? Work at Coalition is centered on the joint mission to Protect the Unprotected. We have built a remote-first, highly inclusive culture that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds. We trust each other to take responsibility, share ownership of outcomes, and put in the work together to protect businesses from digital risk. Coalition’s exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for organizations of all sizes while remaining true to our founding values of character, humility, responsibility, purpose, authenticity, and inclusion.We’re always looking for collaborative, inquisitive individuals to join #OurCoalition.Coalition is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. We collect, use, and store personal information as necessary for the recruitment process and in compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations in all regions where we operate. We want you to understand what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding access, correction, and deletion of your data where applicable. Information submitted, collected, and processed as part of your application is subject to Coalition's Privacy Policy. For further details, please review our full Privacy Policy or contact us with any questions regarding how your information is handled.All legitimate communication from Coalition comes from @coalitioninc.com emails, and open roles are listed only on our Careers page . We never ask for payment, banking details, or personal identification before an offer is accepted through our secure systems. If you believe you’ve been a victim of fraudulent recruiting, follow guidance from theFederal Trade Commission (FTC).Anti-Discrimination Notice Coalition is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable laws in each country where we operate. This commitment includes, but is not limited to, ensuring equal treatment in recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, and all other aspects of employment. Coalition does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.Accommodations Coalition is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, including applicants and employees, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in each country where we operate. 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