Escape is the pioneering AI-driven cybersecurity startup rapidly expanding across Europe and North America, with recognition from France 2030, Y Combinator, Forbes 30 Under 30… As a deep tech company, innovation is in our DNA, and our team is united by a passion for technology.
👉 We are seeking a driven and talented Full-Stack Developer to join Escape and play a crucial role in shaping our platform’s future. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a fast-growing AI-driven cybersecurity company, progressively take on significant technical responsibilities, and directly contribute to our mission of securing applications at scale. As a member of one of our technical teams you will be responsible for building and evolving our SaaS platform, driving the innovation that will define the future of our technology.
Location: Paris (75002), 2 days remote/week
Company: Escape – Leading AI Cybersecurity Startup
Cofounders: CEO (Tristan Kalos) and CTO (Antoine Carossio)
Engineering Team: 13 Engineers (including 5 Interns), 2 Technical Leads, 1 Designer
You’ll be working in a close-knit team of 4 outstanding engineers under supervision of a technical lead
Frontend Development: Implement and enhance high-performance user interfaces using Node.js, Svelte.js, ensuring they are intuitive, responsive, and aligned with design mockups.
Backend Development: Develop and maintain robust backend systems using TypeScript, GraphQL, Prisma, and PostgreSQL, ensuring scalability and performance.
Design Implementation: Translate design mockups into functional and aesthetically pleasing interfaces, working closely with our design team to ensure alignment.
Codebase Ownership: Gradually take ownership of the codebase, contributing to its architecture, quality, and long-term maintainability.
Collaboration: Work closely with other developers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver features that meet both technical and business objectives.
Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices, bringing new ideas to the team to continually improve our platform.
Frontend:
Svelte with TypeScript for high-performance, intuitive UIs.
GraphQL for efficient data querying and responsive applications.
Backend — API:
Node.js for server-side logic and GraphQL APIs powered by Yoga, Pothos and Prisma for scalable architecture.
PostgreSQL for secure, efficient database management.
Kafka for high-performance, event-driven systems.
Backend — Deep Tech:
Python for AI and algorithmic development, driving our cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.
Go for network-efficient tasks, optimizing performance and scalability.
DevSecOps:
AWS infrastructure which successfully passed Foundational Technical Review for AWS Partner Network.
SOC-2 Compliance with rigorous code quality and security standards.
GitLab CI for streamlined, secure CI/CD pipelines
Grafana for monitoring
Code Quality:
Modern Standards: All code follows the latest industry standards and best practices.
Comprehensive Testing: We maintain high code quality through unit tests, integration tests, end-to-end (E2E) tests, and utilize Codecov for test coverage.
💸 Equity: Significant stock options via BSPCE, making you a true stakeholder in our success.
❤️🩹 Health first: Comprehensive health insurance with Alan
🍕 Meal vouchers with a Swile Card
💪 Sport subscription to have preferential prices to go to the gym, with Gymlib
📚 A place to learn and grow: Unlimited access to books and online courses to help you excel in your role
💻 Tech perks: Get the latest tech gear, including Apple (or not) equipment and ultra-wide screen, to do your best work
🌎 Global exposure: Present groundbreaking research at top international conferences, like APIDays (Paris, London, New York), GraphQL Conference (San Francisco), bSides (Berlin, Milan, Oslo, Stockholm…), etc
1+ year of experience: Proven experience as a Full-Stack Developer, with a solid understanding of both frontend and backend technologies.
Bilingual Proficiency: Perfectly fluent in both French and English, enabling effective communication in a bilingual environment.
Frontend Skills: Proficiency in Node.js, Svelte, and familiarity with Vue.js for building responsive, user-friendly interfaces.
Backend Expertise: Strong skills in TypeScript, GraphQL, Prisma, and PostgreSQL, with the ability to design and maintain scalable backend systems.
Design Implementation: Experience in translating design mockups into functional code that is both efficient and visually appealing.
Code Ownership: A track record of taking responsibility for your code, ensuring it meets high standards of quality and performance.
Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work well within a team, communicate effectively, and contribute to a positive work environment.
Eager to Grow: A willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges as the company scales.
Startup Enthusiast: You are genuinely excited to join a rapidly growing deep tech startup, eager to make a significant impact, and motivated by the opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven cybersecurity.
Event-Based Systems: Experience with Kafka or other event-driven architectures.
CI/CD Pipelines: Experience with CI/CD practices, particularly using GitLab.
Kubernetes: Familiarity with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
We respect your time and will make it quick and efficient. The entire process will be completed within 1 week.
🤓 1 meeting with the CTO or HR representative – 30 minutes
🤔 1 technical deep dive with the CTO and the Technical Lead – 1 hour
👋 1 leadership & strategy interview the CEO and – 1 hour
💌 Formal hiring proposal.
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