Algorithms Software Engineer – GenAI & Code Analysis

Description

We’re building a new team focused on redefining the future of code analysis infrastructure, combining advanced GenAI techniques with deep static code analysis. We're looking for a highly motivated Algorithms Software Engineer to join us on this mission.

In this role, you’ll:

• Research and develop next-gen code analysis and remediation algorithms
• Work hands-on with GenAI models and integrate them into detection workflows
• Tackle complex software analysis problems (e.g., call graphs, control/data/taint flow analysis)
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Algorithm software engineers and application software engineers to prototype, validate, and productize your innovations

What You'll Do

• Design and implement machine learning and algorithmic solutions for code analysis
• Build GenAI-powered developer tools for static and semantic code analysis
• Enhance our existing detection infrastructure with intelligent, context-aware insights
• Translate cutting-edge research into practical, scalable product features

Requirements

Requirements:

• MSc in Computer Science (or related field) from a top-tier institution – Must
• 3+ years of experience in software development and code analysis algorithms – Must
• Strong programming experience in Java
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills – Must
• Hands-on experience building GenAI-based solutions (e.g., fine-tuning LLMs, agentic approaches, retrieval-augmented generation, prompt engineering)

Advantage:

• Familiarity with ML for code, static/dynamic analysis tools, and AST-level representations
• Experience with web application security, vulnerability detection, or remediation
• Proficiency in one or more of: JavaScript, C#, Python, Go, PHP
• Familiarity with cloud-native environments and CI/CD workflows (AWS, Azure)

The Company: Mend.io offers an enterprise suite of application security tools designed to help organizations build and manage a mature, proactive AppSec program. Mend.io supports both developers and security teams by giving each team different, but complementary, tools to work with—enabling them to stop chasing vulnerabilities and start proactively managing application risk.

Our culture is open, inclusive, and engaging, and we work hard to foster a company where everyone feels valued. Mend is a company that lives by its values:

• We are passionate about excellence
• We see the world from the customer's perspective
• We are better together

Mend.io's EEO Statement

Mend.io is an equal opportunity employer committed to encouraging and celebrating its diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome all without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender identity and expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, disability, military status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics. All aspects of employment including hiring, training, advancement, and discipline will be solely based on merit and qualifications related to professional competence. Mend.io operates on a principle of mutual respect and acceptance, and every employee must follow Mend.io’s anti-harassment and anti-discrimination company policies.

Mend.io’s Diversity Commitment

At Mend.io, we believe bringing together diversity of experience and background creates a better place to work, a better product, and more opportunities to innovate. Mend.io is committed to doing its part to mend the equity gap, fostering a safe, inclusive environment to inspire and support employees to be their authentic selves and provide development opportunities for all.