Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, is seeking a talented Applied AI Backend Software Developer to join their team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining the TrendAI Vision One platform with a focus on utilizing AI-enabled tools for robust and scalable backend solutions.
Responsibilities
- AI-Accelerated Development: Use AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to rapidly prototype, debug, and optimize backend services and networking flows
- Feature Delivery: Leveraging AI-SDLC, contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable, and secure backend services, including enhancing and optimizing existing applications
- Cloud-Native Engineering: Develop cloud-native features using AWS/Azure services, including integrated monitoring and observability
- System Integration: Design and build services that support internal and external system integrations, including APIs and data pipelines
- Automated Testing & Quality: Using AI, produce and maintain automated tests using tools like JUnit, Go testing libraries, and Python-based frameworks. Conduct detailed reviews of AI-generated code with a focus on architectural fit and edge cases
- Data Management: Work with relational and analytical data stores, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, RDS, and/or Vector/Graph DBs to support complex AI-driven business logic
- Infrastructure & DevOps: Write non-application code, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC), unit tests, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)
- Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot full-stack issues, including debugging service communication and complex networking flows
- Continuous Learning: Stay current with emerging technologies and AI tools that improve development efficiency and system performance
- Operations: Participate in on-call rotations to support critical system issues, ensuring high availability
Skills
- 0–3 years of experience, including internships or equivalent hands-on work
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Demonstrated experience in one or more backend languages such as Go, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- Proven experience using AI coding assistants to explore multiple implementation approaches in parallel and accelerate the SDLC
- Experience or strong interest in cloud-native application development (AWS/Azure), Docker, and containerized workflows
- Experience writing automated tests and contributing to automated deployment pipelines
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to get up to speed quickly with new tools, particularly in the AI space
- Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive within a highly collaborative, diverse team setting
Benefits
- Group benefits program with health and dental coverage
- Telehealth Virtual Health Services
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Pre-partum, maternity, parental and medical leave
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Mental Health Wellness Program
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Retirement Savings Programs with company match
- Paid Time Off
- 14 Annual Holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Resource Groups
Company Overview
TrendAI™, a business unit of Trend Micro and global AI security leader, empowers enterprises, governments, and organizations with proactive solutions designed to inspire innovation and eliminate risk. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.trendmicro.com.