Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dragos, Inc. is a leader in xOT cybersecurity, dedicated to protecting critical infrastructure systems. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and implement high-performance systems in Rust, while also optimizing existing software architectures and participating in the development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust, testable, high-performance systems and tools in Rust
- Optimize 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
- Stay informed about the latest advancements in Rust programming, security, and software design principles, helping to foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement
- Give and receive peer feedback on a normal cadence as part of our review cycle
Skills
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive Equity Package
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
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