🌍 We’re making security suck less for developers.

Security tools haven’t kept up with how software is built today. They interrupt teams, slow releases, and turn security into a bottleneck instead of a capability. We built Aikido to change that. Aikido builds developer-first security products that reduce real risk without getting in the way of shipping software. We focus on what actually matters and automate the rest.

We’re taking on legacy security tools teams have been stuck with, and we’re winning. If you want to help us take market share and build products developers actually enjoy using, you’re in the right place.

Founded in 2022 by third-time founders, Aikido has $85M in the bank and a long runway ahead. We’re building toward self-securing software. Join an all-star team. Take real ownership. Push boundaries. Build things that matter.

As our new Backend developer, you'll be part of our Autofix team.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain backend services in TypeScript/Node.js (plus Python, PHP, and others when needed)

Manage AWS and Lambda deployments

Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines

Design scalable, high-availability systems

Plan, write, and document new features

Handle asynchronous programming and its quirks

Optimize code for speed where it matters

Explore and integrate AI features

Requirements

Comfortable in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment

Able to think along on architectural decisions

Willing to learn new languages when needed

Comfortable with hard problems and algorithms (e.g. parsing with ASTs)

Willing to experiment and throw away code

Experience with automated testing and unit tests

Some DevOps experience (CI/CD)

Curious about AI

Fluent in English

Able to work from our office in Ghent at least 3 days per week

What you can expect

Short decision lines. Big ownership. Shape the projects that matter and ship fast.

Grow as fast as we do. Take on more, own more, and carve out your own path.

Top-tier tech pay and equity.

High trust, strong values, zero corporate BS.

Flexibility in working hours.

A company that sticks to its values in an open and informal atmosphere.

We hire for talent, drive, and potential. Everything else is noise.