Senior Software Engineer - Python / TS - Paris
Symbiotic Security
Title: Senior Fullstack Software Engineer (Python / TypeScript / React)
Location: Paris (Morning Laffitte, Hybrid — 2 remote days/week)
Language requirement: French B2+ and English B1+
Contract: Full-time, CDI
About Symbiotic Security
Symbiotic Security is a cybersecurity startup based in Paris, building an AI-powered assistant that helps developers write secure code.
Integrated directly into IDEs and CI/CD pipelines, our solution detects and fixes vulnerabilities, including those generated by tools like GitHub Copilot.
We combine deep cybersecurity expertise, modern engineering practices, and cutting-edge AI to help developers build safer software, faster.
- Founded in 2024
- 21 team members across Paris and New York
- Strong engineering & product culture
- Modern offices at Morning Laffitte (Paris 9th)
We’re now expanding our tech team with a senior fullstack engineer who thrives in a collaborative and high-autonomy environment.
Role Overview
You will work on both backend (≈70%) and frontend (≈30%), contributing to our SaaS platform and internal tools. You will collaborate closely with:
- Abir — Engineering Manager
- Minh Thang — Tech Lead
- Édouard — CTO
This role has significant ownership, technical depth, and the opportunity to shape a fast-growing product from early stages.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain backend services and APIs (Python, Django).
- Build and improve frontend features (React, TypeScript).
- Contribute to our hexagonal architecture and DDD approach.
- Work on diverse topics: REST APIs, CLI tools, AI agents, monitoring.
- Improve performance, reliability, and code quality.
- Lead code reviews, testing strategies, and release processes.
- Mentor teammates and contribute to engineering best practices.
- Collaborate with product, design, and cybersecurity teams.
What We’re Looking For
Required
- 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering
- Strong experience with Python (Django = strong plus)
- Strong experience with React / TypeScript
- Solid SQL knowledge (PostgreSQL preferred)
- Experience working in high-quality engineering environments
- Ability to work and communicate in English (B2+) and French (B2+)
- Comfortable using LLMs (ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude)
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with DDD or hexagonal architecture
- Experience with monitoring / logging / performance work
- Interest in cybersecurity (not required)
Mindset
- Curious and rigorous
- Autonomous and impact-driven
- Low ego, collaborative, strong communicator
- Product-oriented, eager to build meaningful software
Tech Stack at Symbiotic
- Backend: Python 3.12+, Django, REST API
- Frontend: TypeScript, React SPA
- Database: PostgreSQL
- Infra: AWS, Docker, Terraform
- Tooling: Sentry, observability, internal analytics
- Testing: 94% backend coverage
Why Join Us
- ESOP
- 100% health insurance
- Swile meal card
- RTT + paid vacation
- €500 equipment budget
- 2 remote days/week
- Collaborative, no-ego engineering team
- Deep-tech product with real impact
- Fast hiring process ( 2 weeks)
Hiring Process
- Intro call with Blanche (Talent Acquisition) — 30 min
- Interview with Abir (Engineering Manager) — 45 min
- On-site technical test — 2h
- Culture fit + team lunch — 2h
- Offer