Senior Backend Engineer
$165,000–$165,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Design and implement robust, testable, high-performance systems and tools in Rust, while optimizing existing software architectures to enhance speed and efficiency. Actively participate in all phases of the development lifecycle, including debugging and optimization, ensuring and elevating software quality. Give and receive peer feedback on a normal cadence as part of our review cycle. Stay informed about the latest advancements in Rust programming, security, and software design principles, helping to foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement. Join a remote-first mission-driven team across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC building the leading xOT Security Platform.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience developing backend systems in a fast paced, high performance, team environment
- Cybersecurity experience
- 3+ years of experience in relational databases such as Postgres
- 3+ years of experience with NoSQL databases such as Elasticsearch
- 3+ years of experience working in a microservices architecture
- Solid experience and understanding of Rust
- Experience integrating with third party devices and data providers
- Experience incorporating AI tools, models, or services into development workflows
Desired Qualifications
- Experience building and operating distributed systems at scale with a focus on reliability
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and cloud‐native architectures
- Experience with containerization (Docker)
- Strong understanding of observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana)
- Experience building CI/CD pipelines and working with IaC tools (Terraform)
- Experience building information security–focused products or applying secure coding practices
- Experience with Kotlin, Go, or Python in production environments
- Experience mentoring team members or leading technical initiatives
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