Software Engineer II, Message Mailflow

Full TimeRemote

Remote - USARemotePosted 2 days ago

Role Overview

Abnormal Security is hiring a Software Engineer II, Message Mailflow. This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in Remote - USA. Part of Abnormal Security's Backend hiring, posted 2 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Backend roles is $160k-$220k (based on 260 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

About the Role

Abnormal AI is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Message Mailflow team. The Message Mailflow team is responsible for building and maintaining stable, efficient, and hands-off systems that power the ingestion of billions of emails per day. Our systems are the backbone of Abnormal's core Inbound Email Security product—handling everything from upstream mailbox monitoring and email notifications to downstream remediation actions on malicious messages.

The Message Mailflow team develops and manages tier 0 backend services that are mission-critical to Abnormal's success, including but not limited to Subscription Manager (which mailboxes we monitor), Notification Producer (processing new email notifications from providers), and Remediation (executing actions on malicious messages). This is a backend and systems-heavy team, and the ideal candidate will have experience working with distributed systems at scale and a passion for operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has strong backend and distributed systems experience, a deep appreciation for email infrastructure, and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving 0-to-1 build environment.

What You Will Do

Design & execute software projects that are critical to Abnormal's core product, working with a team of engineers through conception, design, implementation, launch, and operation
Own and improve the stability, performance, and scalability of tier 0 backend services that process billions of emails daily
Collaborate with teams across R&D including Detection, Products, and Infrastructure to ensure Message Mailflow services meet the needs of the broader organization
Participate in oncall rotations to maintain the reliability and uptime of mission-critical systems
Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance system efficiency, reduce operational overhead, and increase reliability
Raise the bar of engineering excellence, actively contributing to knowledge sharing within the team and participating in professional development activities

Must Haves

BS degree in Computer Science, Applied Sciences, Information Systems or other related engineering field
3+ years of industry experience on backend software development & distributed systems, designing & building software applications
Experience with our stack: Go and/or Python
Experience working with distributed teams, proficient in asynchronous and written communication
Experience building features & components from scratch and operating them, balancing feature development work with operational tasks
Open to following pre-established guidelines, coding practices, and conventions
You’re growth-driven & looking to increase impact & responsibility over time

Nice to Have

Experience with our stack: AWS, K8, Django, Spark, Prometheus
Familiarity with AWS services and deployment practices.
Knowledge of containerization using Docker or similar technologies.

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Actual compensation will be determined based on several non-discriminatory factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Base salary range:

$149,200—$214,500 USD

AI and our hiring process
Abnormal AI uses AI-assisted tools to help our recruiting team prepare for candidate interviews. These tools analyze resume content and role requirements to suggest interview questions and identify areas for the interviewer to explore. They do not make hiring decisions or screen candidates automatically. Every decision about a candidacy is made by a person.

Abnormal AI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. For our EEO policy statement please click here. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Software Engineer II, Message Mailflow position at Abnormal Security?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Abnormal Security. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Is the Software Engineer II, Message Mailflow role at Abnormal Security remote?

Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in Remote - USA, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.

What does a Software Engineer II, Message Mailflow at Abnormal Security earn?

Abnormal Security has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Software Engineer II, Message Mailflow role at Abnormal Security posted?

This role was posted on July 20, 2026 (2 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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