Staff Backend Engineer, SOC & Threat Hunting

Frustrated by the lack of trustworthy Internet intelligence, we set out to create the industry’s most comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date map of the Internet. Today, Censys delivers real-time Internet intelligence and actionable threat insights to global governments, over 50% of the Fortune 500, and leading threat intelligence providers worldwide.
This is a fully remote position within the United States or Canada.
We’re looking to hire a

Staff Backend Software Engineer

to join our team. In this capacity, you will contribute to the development of specialized tools for threat hunters, SOC analysts, and incident response professionals within the Censys Platform. By collaborating with engineering and product partners, you will transform intricate needs into sustainable software that delivers vital security intelligence. Architect and refine robust backend services to drive the capabilities of the Adversary Investigation module
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Frontend teams to create high-impact solutions for our customers
Maintain end-to-end ownership of the development cycle, from automating builds and testing to deployment and ongoing monitoring
Facilitate data-intensive user experiences by integrating both internal systems and external APIs
10+ years of professional experience building distributed web applications and APIs
~ Experience with building microservices.
~ Experience with Go, Java, Python, or Scala AND a desire to work with Go in this role.
~ Experience with at least one cloud provider, like GCP, AWS, or Azure
~ Familiarity with Docker and interest in improving our CI/CD deployment process
~ The ability to thoughtfully participate in technical discussions and drive towards data-driven decisions amidst ambiguity and competing priorities.
~ Explaining complex technical concepts to other engineers, designers, salespeople, and content marketers is no problem for you.
~ Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact

Experience with different databases, like: Experience building, deploying, and maintaining containerized services in a Kubernetes
Familiarity with other web technologies such as TypeScript, JavaScript, and proficiency with React is a plus
You understand the value of building maintainable software. Some of your first tasks when building a new service are ensuring test coverage enforced by CI, adding linters, and adding code complexity checks. For high cost of living areas (San Francisco Bay, New York City, and Seattle), the expected salary range for this position is $198,000 USD – $233,000 USD, plus bonus eligibility and equity.
For all other US locations, the expected salary range for this position is $172,000 USD – $216,000 USD, plus bonus eligibility and equity.
For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 83% and 100% of range. Censys offers a competitive benefits package to employees, including equity, health, dental & vision coverage, retirement with company contribution, parental leave, mental health & wellness benefits, flexible PTO, and a professional development stipend. Censys also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities.
To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates to keep their cameras on during video interviews. By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with our Censys Privacy Policy.

For this role, we are open to remote employees across the continental US. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are not currently engaging with third-party agencies for this role and will not accept unsolicited outreach. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we are providing you with notice that we collect personal information from job applicants for business purposes, including evaluating your candidacy for employment, conducting interviews, and, if applicable, completing the hiring process. The categories of information we may collect include identifiers (such as name and contact information), professional or employment-related information (such as work history, education, and references), and other information you provide in your application. We do not sell or share your personal information. For more information on how we use and protect your personal information, and your rights under the CCPA, please refer to our Privacy Policy.