Software Engineer (Backend), SaaS Platform
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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