We're looking for a skilled Cloud Backend Engineer to build and scale the core infrastructure powering Impart Security's Application Protection Platform. You'll work on high-performance, distributed systems that secure applications for leading enterprises.
Your Impact
Build robust, scalable backend services that process massive volumes of application traffic with minimal latency
Implement sophisticated security analysis engines that detect and prevent application threats in real-time
Create reliable, observable systems that our customers depend on for critical security protection
Contribute to technical architecture decisions that will scale with our rapid growth
Your Core Responsibilities
Design and develop high-performance backend services using Go, WASM, and eBPF technologies
Work with service mesh technologies like Envoy and Istio to implement traffic analysis and protection
Deploy and manage services on Kubernetes with focus on scalability and reliability
Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for production services
Optimize system performance to handle increasing scale while maintaining sub-millisecond response times
Collaborate with security researchers to implement cutting-edge threat detection algorithms
Participate in on-call rotation to ensure exceptional system reliability
Additional Opportunities
Work on machine learning pipelines that power our behavioral analysis capabilities
Contribute to infrastructure-as-code practices and deployment automation
Participate in security research and contribute to industry knowledge sharing
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering culture development
Engage with customer technical teams during implementation and troubleshooting
What You'll Bring
4+ years of backend engineering experience with focus on distributed systems
Strong proficiency in Go with experience in WASM and eBPF technologies
Experience with service mesh technologies (Envoy, Istio) and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
Understanding of application security, HTTP protocols, and web application protection
Familiarity with database technologies (PostgreSQL, Redis, time-series databases)
Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to system reliability
Why You'll Love It Here
Build systems that directly protect customer applications and data
Work with cutting-edge cloud technologies at significant scale
Collaborate with security experts and experienced engineers
Competitive salary plus meaningful equity participation
Flexible work arrangements with quarterly team gatherings
Comprehensive benefits and learning opportunities
No third party recruiters, please. Direct applications only.
