Software Engineer (Backend), SaaS PlatformCensys • New York, New York, United States
Software Engineer (Backend), SaaS Platform
Censys
- New York, New York, United States
- New York, New York, United States
À propos
Company Background Censys’ mission is to be the one place to understand everything on the internet. 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.
Location This position is remote within the United States or Canada.
Role Summary We’re hiring a Software Engineer II (backend) to help build and evolve our next-generation Censys Platform. In this role, you’ll develop scalable microservices and design robust APIs that power our SaaS product. You’ll work closely with product and engineering teams to translate complex requirements into well‑architected, maintainable software that powers critical security insights. Your contributions will help users explore and understand the global Internet, enabling them to uncover threats and better protect their organizations.
What You’ll Do
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 real customer problems
Integrate with internal and external APIs to support rich, data‑driven experiences
Own the full development lifecycle by automating build, test, deployment, and monitoring workflows
Contribute to an iterative development process that emphasizes 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 for your areas and handle straightforward incidents with team support as needed
What You’ll Bring
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 (e.g., AWS or GCP)
Strong collaboration, communication, and analytical troubleshooting skills
A track record of delivering well‑defined work at high quality, knowing when to ask for clarification or help, and learning quickly from mistakes
Bonus Points
Experience building services on GCP
Salary & Benefits For high-cost of living areas (San Francisco Bay, New York City, and Seattle), the expected salary range is $143,000 USD – $177,000 USD, plus bonus eligibility and equity.
For all other US locations, the expected salary range is $125,000 USD – $165,000 USD, plus bonus eligibility and equity.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement Censys is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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