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Impart is the first Programmable Protection Platform, empowering security teams to design, test, and deploy AI-assisted security rules tailored to their applications — safely and confidently in production.

Amazing teammates from leading technology and security companies

Stock option plan

Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage

Quarterly company off-sites in amazing locations

401k with company contributions

Open Positions

Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer

We're seeking an exceptional Staff Software Engineer to drive technical excellence and lead hands-on development across Impart Security's Application Protection Platform. You'll architect and build complex systems while mentoring our growing team of talented engineers.

Your Impact

  • Define and implement technical architecture while actively coding and building core platform components
  • Drive engineering best practices through hands-on development and technical leadership
  • Solve the most challenging technical problems in application security, leveraging Go, WASM, and eBPF technologies
  • Shape the technical direction of our platform through both strategic decision-making and direct implementation

Your Core Responsibilities

  • Lead design and hands-on implementation of complex, distributed systems that process millions of application requests daily
  • Build high-performance components using Go, WASM, and eBPF for real-time application protection
  • Architect and code solutions that meet stringent security, performance, and reliability requirements
  • Mentor senior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical guidance
  • Collaborate with product management to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Drive technical reviews, architecture discussions, and engineering planning processes

Additional Opportunities

  • Represent Impart's technical expertise at industry conferences and customer meetings
  • Contribute to open-source projects that advance the application security ecosystem
  • Lead evaluation and adoption of new technologies and development practices
  • Establish engineering culture and processes as we scale the team
  • Work directly with customers on complex technical implementations

What You'll Bring

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in senior/staff level roles
  • Deep expertise in distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native technologies
  • Strong background in application security engineering, with hands-on experience in Go, WASM, and eBPF
  • Experience with service mesh technologies (Envoy, Istio) and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
  • Proficiency with modern development practices including observability tools and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Proven track record of leading technical projects and mentoring engineering teams
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Work on cutting-edge problems in application security with significant hands-on technical impact
  • Lead a world-class engineering team with veterans from top technology companies
  • Competitive compensation including significant equity upside
  • Flexible work environment with quarterly in-person team gatherings
  • Comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities

No third party recruiters, please. Direct applications only.

San Francisco, CA
Full Time
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Sales Development Representative

We're seeking a driven Sales Development Representative (SDR) to generate quality pipeline for Impart Security's innovative application protection solutions. In this pivotal role, you'll identify and engage promising prospects, initiate meaningful conversations about our security products, and create opportunities that drive our growth.

Your Impact

  • Serve as the critical first point of contact for potential customers discovering Impart's unique security approach
  • Build and nurture a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities through strategic outreach
  • Create the foundation for successful customer relationships through thoughtful, informed initial engagement
  • Provide valuable market intelligence to help refine our product and go-to-market strategies

Your Core Responsibilities

  • Engage prospects through multi-channel outreach including personalized cold calling, targeted email campaigns, and strategic social media engagement
  • Articulate Impart's value proposition persuasively to secure meetings with qualified prospects
  • Seamlessly transition qualified opportunities to the sales team, ensuring proper handoffs and meeting attendance
  • Maintain meticulous CRM records to support accurate pipeline reporting and forecasting

Additional Opportunities

  • Partner with the sales team to continually optimize outreach strategies and messaging
  • Provide valuable feedback to product and marketing teams based on prospect interactions
  • Represent Impart at industry events to expand our network and identify new opportunities
  • Contribute to the evolution of our sales development playbook as we scale

What You'll Bring

  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex security concepts clearly
  • Proven track record in outbound sales, preferably within cloud-native, cybersecurity, or DevOps sectors
  • Conversational understanding of key technology concepts including cloud infrastructure, APIs, and modern development practices
  • Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
  • Self-motivation and goal orientation with a resourceful approach to challenges
  • Adaptability to coaching while maintaining the independence needed in a fast-growing environment
  • Proficiency with CRM systems, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, sequencing tools, and dialer platforms
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts (strongly preferred)

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Collaborate with exceptional teammates from leading technology and security companies
  • Participate in our competitive stock option plan with growth potential
  • Benefit from generous medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Connect with the team during quarterly off-sites in remarkable locations
  • Build financial security through our 401k program

Remote East, USA
Full Time
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AI Native Engineer

AI Native Engineer

We're seeking a driven AI Native Engineer to rapidly push the boundaries of what's possible with AI at Impart Security. You'll be an entrepreneurial self-starter who combines deep AI tool expertise with security knowledge to continuously enhance our Application Protection Platform through creative AI integration.

Your Impact

  • Drive rapid experimentation and implementation of cutting-edge AI capabilities that enhance our security offerings
  • Push the limits of what's possible with the latest AI tools and models to create competitive advantages
  • Take ownership of AI initiatives from concept to production with minimal guidance
  • Establish Impart as an AI-first security company through innovative feature development

Your Core Responsibilities

  • Continuously explore and prototype with the latest AI tools, models, and platforms (Claude, GPT, Gemini, etc.)
  • Develop rapid testing and validation frameworks to quickly assess new AI capabilities
  • Create agentic workflows and automation that streamline security analysis and threat response
  • Take initiative to identify opportunities where AI can solve customer pain points or operational challenges

Additional Opportunities

  • Lead internal AI adoption by building tools that enhance team productivity across engineering, sales, and marketing
  • Represent Impart's AI innovations at conferences and in the security community
  • Build relationships with AI companies and researchers to get early access to new capabilities
  • Drive AI strategy discussions and influence product roadmap through demonstrated prototypes

What You'll Bring

  • 2 years of hands-on experience with modern AI tools and platforms with a proven track record of delivering real value with AI
  • Deep familiarity with the latest AI landscape including foundation models, agent frameworks, and emerging tools
  • Strong technical foundation with programming skills (Python, JavaScript) and understanding of system architecture
  • Solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts and how AI can enhance security workflows
  • Demonstrated history of taking initiative and driving projects from idea to completion without extensive oversight
  • Experience with prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and AI system optimization
  • Track record of rapid prototyping and iterative development with AI technologies
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work independently and move fast in ambiguous situations

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Unlimited experimentation budget for AI tools and platforms
  • Direct impact on product direction through AI innovation
  • Work at the forefront of AI and security intersection
  • High autonomy and ownership over AI initiatives
  • Competitive salary plus significant equity upside for a junior role
  • Learn from security experts while pushing AI boundaries
  • Fast-paced environment that rewards initiative and results

No third party recruiters, please. Direct applications only.

San Francisco, CA
Full Time
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Customer Support Engineer

Customer Support Engineer

We're looking for an experienced Customer Support Engineer to serve as Tier 2 support for Impart Security's growing customer base. You'll be the technical expert who helps customers successfully operationalize our Application Protection Platform in complex production environments.

Your Impact

  • Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues requiring deep systems expertise
  • Enable customer success through expert guidance on platform implementation and optimization
  • Solve sophisticated operational challenges that help customers maximize security coverage and performance
  • Bridge the gap between customer environments and our engineering team for critical issues

Your Core Responsibilities

  • Provide expert Tier 2 technical support for complex installation, configuration, and operational issues
  • Troubleshoot service interruptions and performance problems in customer production environments
  • Guide customers through advanced deployment scenarios involving Kubernetes, service meshes, and API gateways
  • Analyze system performance using monitoring tools like Datadog to identify optimization opportunities
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve platform issues and implement customer-requested improvements

Additional Opportunities

  • Lead customer implementation projects for complex enterprise deployments
  • Develop advanced troubleshooting guides and operational best practices documentation
  • Contribute to platform reliability improvements based on customer operational insights
  • Participate in customer architecture reviews and deployment planning sessions

What You'll Bring

  • 5+ years of systems administration experience with focus on production operations and troubleshooting
  • Deep expertise with Kubernetes, including advanced networking, service mesh integration, and troubleshooting
  • Strong knowledge of API gateways and proxies (Nginx, Envoy, Kong) including configuration and performance tuning
  • Experience with eBPF technology and kernel-level debugging for network and security applications
  • Proficiency with monitoring and observability tools, particularly Datadog, for performance analysis and troubleshooting
  • Understanding of modules, plugins, and extensibility frameworks for network infrastructure components
  • Experience troubleshooting complex service interruptions in distributed systems
  • Excellent customer-facing communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
  • Strong empathy and patience when working with customers during high-stress situations like production outages
  • Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and provide reassuring guidance during critical incidents
  • Strong problem-solving skills with collaborative approach to working with customer teams

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Solve complex technical challenges at the intersection of security and infrastructure
  • Work directly with cutting-edge technologies like eBPF and service mesh
  • Collaborate with world-class engineering teams on platform improvements
  • Competitive salary with performance bonuses for exceptional customer impact
  • Comprehensive benefits and flexible work arrangements
  • Opportunity to become a subject matter expert in application security operations

No third party recruiters, please. Direct applications only.

San Francisco, CA
Full Time
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Cybersecurity Channel Account Manager

Cybersecurity Channel Account Manager

We're seeking an experienced Channel Account Manager with deep cybersecurity expertise to build and scale Impart Security's VAR and reseller ecosystem. You'll leverage your knowledge of the security channel landscape to accelerate our growth through strategic cybersecurity partners.

Your Impact

  • Establish Impart as a preferred vendor within the cybersecurity VAR ecosystem across key geographic regions
  • Drive significant revenue growth through established cybersecurity channel relationships
  • Leverage deep understanding of cybersecurity sales processes to enable partner success
  • Position our Application Protection Platform within existing cybersecurity partner portfolios

Your Core Responsibilities

  • Identify, recruit, and onboard top-tier cybersecurity VARs and resellers in each geographic region
  • Develop comprehensive partner enablement programs tailored to cybersecurity sales methodologies
  • Manage strategic relationships with major cybersecurity channel players and decision-makers
  • Collaborate with sales teams to leverage existing channel contacts for customer acquisition
  • Provide cybersecurity market intelligence and competitive insights to inform go-to-market strategies

Additional Opportunities

  • Represent Impart at major cybersecurity channel events and conferences (RSA, Black Hat, etc.)
  • Develop joint cybersecurity marketing campaigns and co-branded security content
  • Lead partner advisory councils focused on cybersecurity market trends
  • Build strategic alliances with major cybersecurity vendors and platform providers
  • Mentor partners on evolving application security market dynamics

What You'll Bring

  • 5+ years of cybersecurity channel management experience with proven VAR relationship success
  • Deep knowledge of the cybersecurity VAR landscape including major players in North America, EMEA, and APAC regions
  • Strong existing relationships within the cybersecurity channel ecosystem
  • Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity sales processes, deal cycles, and partner economics
  • Experience with cybersecurity partner programs at vendors like Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, or similar
  • Proven track record of exceeding channel revenue targets in cybersecurity markets
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Apply your cybersecurity channel expertise to a cutting-edge application security platform
  • Work with established cybersecurity partners you already know and trust
  • Competitive base salary plus aggressive channel incentive structure
  • Opportunity to shape cybersecurity channel strategy for a high-growth company
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Significant equity upside potential in the rapidly growing application security market

No third party recruiters, please. Direct applications only.

San Francisco, CA
Full Time
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Cloud Backend Engineer

Cloud Backend Engineer

We're looking for a skilled Cloud Backend Engineer to build and scale the core infrastructure powering Impart Security's Application Protection Platform. You'll work on high-performance, distributed systems that secure applications for leading enterprises.

Your Impact

  • Build robust, scalable backend services that process massive volumes of application traffic with minimal latency
  • Implement sophisticated security analysis engines that detect and prevent application threats in real-time
  • Create reliable, observable systems that our customers depend on for critical security protection
  • Contribute to technical architecture decisions that will scale with our rapid growth

Your Core Responsibilities

  • Design and develop high-performance backend services using Go, WASM, and eBPF technologies
  • Work with service mesh technologies like Envoy and Istio to implement traffic analysis and protection
  • Deploy and manage services on Kubernetes with focus on scalability and reliability
  • Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for production services
  • Optimize system performance to handle increasing scale while maintaining sub-millisecond response times
  • Collaborate with security researchers to implement cutting-edge threat detection algorithms
  • Participate in on-call rotation to ensure exceptional system reliability

Additional Opportunities

  • Work on machine learning pipelines that power our behavioral analysis capabilities
  • Contribute to infrastructure-as-code practices and deployment automation
  • Participate in security research and contribute to industry knowledge sharing
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering culture development
  • Engage with customer technical teams during implementation and troubleshooting

What You'll Bring

  • 4+ years of backend engineering experience with focus on distributed systems
  • Strong proficiency in Go with experience in WASM and eBPF technologies
  • Experience with service mesh technologies (Envoy, Istio) and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
  • Understanding of application security, HTTP protocols, and web application protection
  • Familiarity with database technologies (PostgreSQL, Redis, time-series databases)
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to system reliability

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Build systems that directly protect customer applications and data
  • Work with cutting-edge cloud technologies at significant scale
  • Collaborate with security experts and experienced engineers
  • Competitive salary plus meaningful equity participation
  • Flexible work arrangements with quarterly team gatherings
  • Comprehensive benefits and learning opportunities

No third party recruiters, please. Direct applications only.

San Francisco, CA
Full Time
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