Software Engineer (Backend), SaaS Platform

1 month, 3 weeks ago
Full-time
Junior
Software Development
Censys

Censys

Censys provides security teams with a comprehensive and accurate mapping of the internet, enabling them to effectively defend against attack surfaces and proactively hunt for threats.

IT Services
51-250
Founded 2017
$53M raised

Description

  • Design, build, and enhance backend services that power core functionality across the Censys Platform.
  • Partner with Product, Design, and Frontend Engineers to deliver features that solve customer problems.
  • Integrate with internal and external APIs to support data-driven experiences.
  • Own the full development lifecycle, including build, test, deployment, and monitoring workflows.
  • Contribute to an iterative development process with continuous improvement and rapid feedback.
  • Help evolve the Censys public API as platform capabilities grow.
  • Own small-to-medium features from technical design through launch with increasing independence.
  • Participate in design discussions with guidance from senior engineers.
  • Share on-call responsibilities and handle straightforward incidents with team support as needed.

Requirements

  • Experience writing backend services in Go (Golang).
  • Foundational understanding of distributed systems and common operational challenges.
  • General knowledge of database design and typical access patterns.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS or GCP.
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and analytical troubleshooting skills.
  • Track record of delivering well-defined work at high quality.
  • Ability to know when to ask for clarification or help and learn quickly from mistakes.
  • Experience building services on GCP is a bonus.
  • Remote work eligibility within the United States or Canada.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary of $143,000 USD - $177,000 USD for high cost of living areas, or $125,000 USD - $165,000 USD for other US locations.
  • Bonus eligibility and equity.
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement plan with company contribution.
  • Parental leave.
  • Mental health and wellness benefits.
  • Flexible PTO.
  • Professional development stipend.

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