At Dragos, we don’t hire engineers whose only mission in life is to write code. We are looking for backend engineers who yearn to contribute to more than just a code base and who are willing to stretch themselves to accomplish the mission.
Responsibilities
Our backend community is the heartbeat of the Dragos Platform, playing a pivotal role in the success of our customers’ ability to secure their OT environments.
As a backend engineer you will
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
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years of experience developing backend systems at scale in high-performance team environments
5+ years of experience in relational databases such as Postgres
5+ years of experience with NoSQL databases such as Elasticsearch
5+ years of experience working in a microservices architecture
Rust proficiency – or the willingness and demonstrated ability to become proficient quickly
Experience integrating with third party devices and data providers
Experience incorporating AI tools, models, or services into development workflows
Proven track record of mentoring and developing senior engineers
Demonstrated ability to lead architectural decisions and influence technical strategy across multiple teams
Experience working in cybersecurity, OT, or ICS environments
Additional Qualifications that Will Help You Succeed
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
Compensation
Salary: $225,000
Competitive Equity Package
Comprehensive Benefits Plan
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Dragos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local laws. All new hires must pass a background check as a condition of employment.
